Fowler Elementary School

Summary:

Fowler Elementary School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. With a predominantly Hispanic student population, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Arizona elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fowler Elementary School's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is significantly below the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 28% of 3rd-grade students and 21% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 39% and 46%, respectively. The school's performance in mathematics and science is also low, with only 40% of 3rd-grade students and 20% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, and just 10% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in Science, compared to the state averages.

The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with Fowler Elementary School ranking in the bottom quarter of Arizona elementary schools for Hispanic, African American, and special education students, but performing slightly better for White and English Language Learner students. The school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 84.77% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, may be a contributing factor to its overall academic challenges. Nearby schools within the Fowler Elementary District also perform poorly, while some schools in the Cartwright Elementary District perform slightly better, suggesting that district-level factors may play a role in the school's performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6707 W Van Buren St
       Phoenix, AZ  85043-3309


(623) 707-2500

District: Fowler Elementary District

SchoolDigger Rank:
686th of 912 Arizona Elementary Schools


Students who attend Fowler Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Western Valley Middle School
High:    Sierra Linda High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  371

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
91.6%
African American:
4.3%
White:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.8% Help


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Compare Details Fowler Elementary School ranks worse than 75.2% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Fowler Elementary District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.94. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (91.6%), African American (4.3%), White (2.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fowler Elementary School is 16.1, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Fowler Elementary District! (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Fowler Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Fowler Elementary District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fowler Elementary District 275th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fowler Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Fowler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 21.35 911th 1062 14.2%
2010 20.35 947th 1090 13.1%
2011 39.12 669th 1075 37.8%
2012 53.58 527th 1141 53.8%
2013 48.79 614th 1158 47.0%
2014 40.78 652nd 1079 39.6%
2015 26.52 668th 955 30.1%
2017 19.10 924th 1106 16.5%
2018 13.49 1016th 1109 8.4%
2019 14.23 916th 1039 11.8%
2021 22.17 943rd 1226 23.1%
2023 17.30 1064th 1245 14.5%
2024 20.94 686th 912 24.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Fowler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.44 376th 1027 63.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Fowler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.43 81st 155 47.7%
2021 49.90 201st 975 79.4%
2023 40.09 209th 451 53.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fowler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.78 1150th 1201 4.2%
2023 25.49 656th 820 20.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fowler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.15 746th 820 9.0%
2023 49.92 487th 1116 56.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Fowler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.77 887th 1023 13.3%
2019 12.32 777th 862 9.9%
2021 24.78 911th 1219 25.3%
2023 17.86 1040th 1219 14.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Fowler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.01 958th 1032 7.2%
2019 9.45 800th 850 5.9%
2021 22.89 950th 1220 22.1%
2023 16.16 1086th 1216 10.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Fowler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.30 591st 895 34.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fowler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.98 800th 911 12.2%
2019 17.10 635th 709 10.4%
2021 24.87 957th 1198 20.1%
2023 21.95 969th 1170 17.2%
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Rank History for White students at Fowler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.35 253rd 1161 78.2%
2023 20.58 873rd 1024 14.7%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Fowler Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 336 34 7 143 5 n/a n/a -14 511
1989 314 30 3 176 8 n/a n/a 28 559
1990 355 27 3 191 7 n/a n/a 2 585
1991 348 28 6 229 10 n/a n/a -24 597
1992 351 36 5 263 10 n/a n/a 0 665
1993 340 40 9 313 3 n/a n/a 0 705
1994 335 44 6 333 7 n/a n/a 0 725
1995 191 25 1 291 10 n/a n/a 0 518
1996 191 25 1 291 10 n/a n/a 0 518
1997 161 32 1 304 7 n/a n/a 0 505
1998 164 40 1 344 6 n/a n/a 0 555
1999 133 30 0 346 3 n/a n/a 0 512
2000 123 28 0 407 9 n/a n/a 0 567
2001 115 34 1 493 3 n/a n/a 0 646
2002 60 44 2 473 10 n/a n/a 0 589
2003 60 44 2 473 10 n/a n/a 0 589
2004 56 60 4 526 12 n/a n/a 0 658
2005 30 54 2 576 5 n/a n/a 0 667
2006 40 46 1 580 4 n/a n/a 0 671
2007 38 32 0 558 6 n/a n/a 0 634
2008 34 29 0 563 6 n/a n/a 0 632
2009 21 14 11 559 5 n/a n/a 0 610
2010 19 11 2 590 2 n/a n/a 0 624
2011 26 22 1 549 3 0 3 0 604
2012 25 21 2 530 6 2 3 0 589
2013 20 28 2 471 7 0 0 0 528
2014 29 19 3 519 4 0 0 0 574
2015 31 40 2 571 8 0 5 0 657
2016 42 47 3 549 6 0 4 0 651
2017 33 48 1 549 14 2 2 0 649
2018 32 47 2 493 13 1 4 0 592
2019 27 38 1 434 12 1 6 0 519
2020 33 26 2 424 8 1 5 0 499
2021 10 13 4 195 2 0 1 0 225
2022 7 17 3 294 2 1 3 0 327
2023 13 24 7 356 4 1 2 0 407
2024 8 16 5 340 1 0 1 0 371

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fowler Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 511 30.5 16.7 n/a
1989 559 32.0 17.4 n/a
1990 585 34.5 16.9 n/a
1991 597 34.0 17.5 n/a
1992 665 35.0 19.0 n/a
1993 705 37.6 18.8 n/a
1994 725 37.5 19.3 n/a
1995 518 25.5 20.3 n/a
1996 518 25.5 20.3 n/a
1997 505 26.5 19.1 n/a
1998 555 28.5 19.5 n/a
1999 512 27.8 18.4 n/a
2000 567 28.0 20.3 n/a
2001 646 33.8 19.1 n/a
2002 589 29.8 19.8 n/a
2003 589 29.8 19.8 n/a
2004 658 34.5 19.1 99.5
2005 667 36.5 18.3 99.6
2006 671 39.0 17.2 99.6
2007 634 31.0 20.5 91.8
2008 632 32.0 19.8 92.9
2009 610 33.0 18.5 93.8
2010 624 34.0 18.3 94.4
2011 604 31.0 19.4 91.9
2012 589 31.0 19.0 89.1
2013 528 27.6 19.1 n/a
2014 574 30.0 19.1 95.8
2015 657 34.0 19.3 90.4
2016 651 31.0 21.0 95.4
2017 649 32.0 20.2 48.5
2018 592 32.0 18.4 91.9
2019 519 31.0 16.7 91.9
2020 499 25.0 19.9 90.8
2021 225 23.5 9.5 n/a
2022 327 20.5 15.9 40.1
2023 407 21.0 19.3 84.8
2024 371 23.0 16.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fowler Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 511 30.5 16.7 n/a
1989 559 32.0 17.4 n/a
1990 585 34.5 16.9 n/a
1991 597 34.0 17.5 n/a
1992 665 35.0 19.0 n/a
1993 705 37.6 18.8 n/a
1994 725 37.5 19.3 n/a
1995 518 25.5 20.3 n/a
1996 518 25.5 20.3 n/a
1997 505 26.5 19.1 n/a
1998 555 28.5 19.5 n/a
1999 512 27.8 18.4 n/a
2000 567 28.0 20.3 n/a
2001 646 33.8 19.1 n/a
2002 589 29.8 19.8 n/a
2003 589 29.8 19.8 n/a
2004 658 34.5 19.1 99.5
2005 667 36.5 18.3 99.6
2006 671 39.0 17.2 99.6
2007 634 31.0 20.5 91.8
2008 632 32.0 19.8 92.9
2009 610 33.0 18.5 93.8
2010 624 34.0 18.3 94.4
2011 604 31.0 19.4 91.9
2012 589 31.0 19.0 89.1
2013 528 27.6 19.1 n/a
2014 574 30.0 19.1 95.8
2015 657 34.0 19.3 90.4
2016 651 31.0 21.0 95.4
2017 649 32.0 20.2 48.5
2018 592 32.0 18.4 91.9
2019 519 31.0 16.7 91.9
2020 499 25.0 19.9 90.8
2021 225 23.5 9.5 n/a
2022 327 20.5 15.9 40.1
2023 407 21.0 19.3 84.8
2024 371 23.0 16.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fowler Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,572 (16.4%) $263 (2.7%) $3,408 (35.6%) $6,121 (64.0%) $1,612 (16.8%) $7,732 (80.8%) $9,568

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fowler Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 916th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 1064th of 1245 Elementary schools
 2.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students519407
 21.6%
African American3824
 36.8%
American Indian124
 66.7%
Asian17
 600%
Hispanic434356
 18%
Pacific Islander11
White2713
 51.9%
Two or More Races62
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.9%84.8%
 7.1%


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Students who attend Fowler Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Western Valley Middle School
High : Sierra Linda High School

Fowler Elementary School ranks in the bottom 24.8% of Arizona elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 371 students attended Fowler Elementary School.

Students at Fowler Elementary School are 92% Hispanic, 4% African American, 2% White, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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