Corte Sierra Elementary School

Summary:

Corte Sierra Elementary School is a public elementary school in Avondale, Arizona, serving around 560 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Litchfield Elementary District, which is ranked 110 out of 288 districts in the state.

Corte Sierra has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 27.68% White, 9.82% African American, 52.14% Hispanic, 5% Asian, and smaller percentages of other races. The school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, is generally on par with or slightly above the Litchfield Elementary District and the state of Arizona averages. However, the school's performance for certain student subgroups, such as Asian students and students with special needs, is more varied, with some subgroups ranking lower than the state average.

Interestingly, Corte Sierra's academic performance is significantly higher than some nearby schools outside the Litchfield Elementary District, such as Copper King Elementary and Canyon Breeze Elementary, both in the Pendergast Elementary District. Additionally, Corte Sierra has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 21.75% in 2021-2022 to 50.89% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 3300 N Santa Fe Trl
       Avondale, AZ  85392-6734


(623) 547-1000

District: Litchfield Elementary District

SchoolDigger Rank:
313th of 912 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,545 Help


Students who attend Corte Sierra Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Wigwam Creek Middle School
High:    Agua Fria High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  551

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.0%
White:
26.5%
African American:
9.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.9% Help


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Compare Details Corte Sierra Elementary School ranks better than 65.7% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 5th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Litchfield Elementary District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.9. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53%), White (26.5%), African American (9.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Corte Sierra Elementary School is 17.2, which is the 4th best among 11 elementary schools in the Litchfield Elementary District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Corte Sierra Elementary School is $7,545. 7 elementary schools in the Litchfield Elementary District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Corte Sierra Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Corte Sierra Elementary School 313th of 912 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Corte Sierra Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Litchfield Elementary District:

SchoolDigger ranks Litchfield Elementary District 119th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Corte Sierra Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Corte Sierra Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 67.59 362nd 1062 65.9%
2010 69.22 342nd 1090 68.6%
2011 75.76 261st 1075 75.7%
2012 75.46 259th 1141 77.3%
2013 70.95 317th 1158 72.6%
2014 64.87 381st 1079 64.7%
2015 65.16 302nd 955 68.4%
2016 75.12 260th 1079 75.9%
2017 71.75 303rd 1106 72.6%
2018 67.81 344th 1109 69.0%
2019 53.56 445th 1039 57.2%
2021 56.01 487th 1226 60.3%
2022 49.69 446th 1000 55.4%
2023 67.93 360th 1245 71.1%
2024 61.90 313th 912 65.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Corte Sierra Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.76 346th 1027 66.3%
2023 36.38 445th 617 27.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Corte Sierra Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.43 387th 975 60.3%
2023 46.83 187th 451 58.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Corte Sierra Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.12 234th 417 43.9%
2021 33.99 790th 1201 34.2%
2023 37.59 496th 820 39.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Corte Sierra Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.04 229th 820 72.1%
2022 62.46 229th 618 62.9%
2023 63.39 310th 1116 72.2%
2024 69.14 128th 556 77.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Corte Sierra Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.07 17th 102 83.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Corte Sierra Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.01 381st 1023 62.8%
2019 44.48 441st 862 48.8%
2021 57.50 449th 1219 63.2%
2022 50.33 408th 824 50.5%
2023 72.37 300th 1219 75.4%
2024 50.88 267th 602 55.6%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Corte Sierra Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.03 293rd 306 4.2%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Corte Sierra Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.76 140th 239 41.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Corte Sierra Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.19 294th 1032 71.5%
2019 45.79 429th 850 49.5%
2021 53.12 497th 1220 59.3%
2022 41.08 488th 830 41.2%
2023 59.48 436th 1216 64.1%
2024 40.80 355th 628 43.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Corte Sierra Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.57 253rd 620 59.2%
2023 21.41 289th 316 8.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Corte Sierra Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.82 17th 100 83.0%
2021 60.51 195th 895 78.2%
2023 77.85 89th 607 85.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Corte Sierra Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.67 227th 911 75.1%
2019 51.04 309th 709 56.4%
2021 53.03 472nd 1198 60.6%
2022 50.45 358th 716 50.0%
2023 61.97 370th 1170 68.4%
2024 52.85 206th 486 57.6%
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Rank History for White students at Corte Sierra Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.11 292nd 720 59.4%
2019 35.84 405th 595 31.9%
2021 59.54 419th 1161 63.9%
2022 39.28 513th 800 35.9%
2023 71.89 238th 1024 76.8%
2024 52.16 226th 486 53.5%
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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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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Corte Sierra Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 414 80 26 369 11 n/a n/a 0 900
2003 414 80 26 369 11 n/a n/a 0 900
2004 401 76 31 366 9 n/a n/a 0 883
2005 424 83 27 312 10 n/a n/a 0 856
2006 427 72 37 325 7 n/a n/a 0 868
2007 388 93 41 297 8 n/a n/a 0 827
2008 380 97 38 322 13 n/a n/a 0 850
2009 366 98 34 366 12 n/a n/a 0 876
2010 396 101 38 381 15 n/a n/a 0 931
2011 360 90 31 338 14 0 3 0 836
2012 335 79 32 363 13 2 19 0 843
2013 317 66 34 366 5 1 27 0 816
2014 305 62 38 400 6 1 28 0 840
2015 298 57 31 399 8 2 33 0 828
2016 268 62 28 421 6 1 42 0 828
2017 241 76 30 424 8 1 34 0 814
2018 208 61 23 422 3 0 44 0 761
2019 202 62 22 409 3 0 34 0 732
2020 182 73 22 407 7 0 34 0 725
2021 154 65 26 348 7 1 18 0 619
2022 146 63 24 338 4 1 17 0 593
2023 155 55 28 292 6 3 21 0 560
2024 146 53 26 292 5 6 23 0 551

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 Corte Sierra Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 900 35.0 25.7 35.2
2003 900 35.0 25.7 35.2
2004 883 39.5 22.4 38.1
2005 856 38.0 22.5 35.2
2006 868 37.6 23.1 31.2
2007 827 39.3 21.0 28.4
2008 850 40.5 21.0 30.2
2009 876 42.4 20.7 39.2
2010 931 39.5 23.5 42.5
2011 836 38.5 21.7 0
2012 843 39.0 21.6 41
2013 816 37.5 21.7 43.6
2014 840 37.0 22.7 44.9
2015 828 38.0 21.7 43.7
2016 828 35.0 23.6 47.5
2017 814 35.0 23.2 50
2018 761 32.0 23.7 44.8
2019 732 34.0 21.5 41.9
2020 725 35.0 20.7 45
2021 619 34.0 18.2 n/a
2022 593 29.6 20.0 21.8
2023 560 32.5 17.2 50.9
2024 551 32.0 17.2 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 Corte Sierra Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 900 35.0 25.7 35.2
2003 900 35.0 25.7 35.2
2004 883 39.5 22.4 38.1
2005 856 38.0 22.5 35.2
2006 868 37.6 23.1 31.2
2007 827 39.3 21.0 28.4
2008 850 40.5 21.0 30.2
2009 876 42.4 20.7 39.2
2010 931 39.5 23.5 42.5
2011 836 38.5 21.7 0
2012 843 39.0 21.6 41
2013 816 37.5 21.7 43.6
2014 840 37.0 22.7 44.9
2015 828 38.0 21.7 43.7
2016 828 35.0 23.6 47.5
2017 814 35.0 23.2 50
2018 761 32.0 23.7 44.8
2019 732 34.0 21.5 41.9
2020 725 35.0 20.7 45
2021 619 34.0 18.2 n/a
2022 593 29.6 20.0 21.8
2023 560 32.5 17.2 50.9
2024 551 32.0 17.2 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 Corte Sierra 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 $317 (3.9%) $58 (0.7%) $692 (8.6%) $6,608 (82.0%) $1,071 (13.3%) $7,680 (95.4%) $8,054
2020 $370 (4.4%) $404 (4.8%) $1,144 (13.7%) $6,819 (81.6%) $765 (9.2%) $7,584 (90.7%) $8,358
2021 $655 (9.1%) $20 (0.3%) $1,330 (18.6%) $5,622 (78.5%) $867 (12.1%) $6,489 (90.6%) $7,164
2022 $343 (4.5%) $09 (0.1%) $696 (9.2%) $5,977 (79.2%) $1,216 (16.1%) $7,193 (95.3%) $7,545

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Corte Sierra 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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 445th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 360th of 1245 Elementary schools
 13.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students732560
 23.5%
African American6255
 11.3%
American Indian36
 100%
Asian2228
 27.3%
Hispanic409292
 28.6%
Pacific Islander03
White202155
 23.3%
Two or More Races3421
 38.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.9%50.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Corte Sierra Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 551 students attended Corte Sierra Elementary School.

Corte Sierra Elementary School ranks 313th of 912 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Corte Sierra Elementary School are 53% Hispanic, 26% White, 10% African American, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

Students who attend Corte Sierra Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wigwam Creek Middle School
High : Agua Fria High School


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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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