Tumbleweed Elementary School

4001 W Laurel Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 442 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Tumbleweed Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 442 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tumbleweed Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Tumbleweed Elementary School's student population of 442 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
442 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Tumbleweed Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tumbleweed Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#736 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
41%
35%
41%
40%
25-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
59%
48%
Black
6%
6%
White
23%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tumbleweed Elementary School's ranking?
Tumbleweed Elementary School is ranked #736 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Tumbleweed Elementary School often compared to?
Tumbleweed Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sweetwater School, Abraham Lincoln Traditional School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Tumbleweed Elementary School?
442 students attend Tumbleweed Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Tumbleweed Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tumbleweed Elementary School?
Tumbleweed Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tumbleweed Elementary School offer ?
Tumbleweed Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tumbleweed Elementary School part of?
Tumbleweed Elementary School is part of Washington Elementary School District (4260).
In what neighborhood is Tumbleweed Elementary School located?
Tumbleweed Elementary School is located in the North Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 34 other public schools located in North Mountain Village.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 442 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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