Schnepf Elementary School

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Schnepf Elementary School ranks 208 th of 912 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Schnepf Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Queen Creek, Arizona, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 776. The school is part of the Queen Creek Unified District, which is ranked 92 out of 288 districts in Arizona and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Schnepf Elementary consistently performs above the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school's 6th-grade students achieved 66% proficiency in ELA and 73% proficiency in Math, significantly outperforming the state averages of 43% and 30% respectively. The school's diverse student population includes 65% White, 27% Hispanic, and 4.4% two or more races, and its Hispanic and Low Socioeconomic Status student subgroups also perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top quartile of Arizona elementary schools in these categories. Schnepf Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 20% of Arizona elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 and 2022-2023 school years.

Compared to nearby schools, Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary and Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary, Schnepf Elementary outperforms them in both ELA and Math proficiency across most grade levels. However, the nearby Skyline Ranch Elementary and Ellsworth Elementary, which are part of different school districts, significantly underperform Schnepf in academic metrics. Schnepf Elementary's relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (18.81% in 2022-2023) and its student-teacher ratio of 19:1 may contribute to its strong academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

23161 E Grange Pkwy
Queen Creek, AZ 85142

(480) 987-5935

District: Queen Creek Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
208^th of 912 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,895

Student/teacher ratio: 18.9

Number of students: 840

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.0%

Hispanic:

27.9%

Two or more races:

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Schnepf Elementary School ranks better than 77.2% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 5^th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Queen Creek Unified District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.31. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62%), Hispanic (27.9%), two or more races (5.6%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Schnepf Elementary School is 18.9. 5 elementary schools in the Queen Creek Unified District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Schnepf Elementary School employs 44.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Schnepf Elementary School is $6,895, which is the 4^th highest among 9 elementary schools in the Queen Creek Unified District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Schnepf Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Schnepf Elementary School 208^th of 912 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Schnepf Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Queen Creek Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Queen Creek Unified District 105^th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Schnepf Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Schnepf Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2022	56.81	371^st	1000	62.9%
2023	83.34	202^nd	1245	83.8%
2024	74.31	208^th	912	77.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Schnepf Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.92	403^rd	617	34.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Schnepf Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.49	497^th	820	39.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Schnepf Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	78.22	146^th	1116	86.9%
2024	79.02	79^th	556	85.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Schnepf Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2022	56.49	349^th	824	57.6%
2023	78.85	227^th	1219	81.4%
2024	61.06	200^th	602	66.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Schnepf Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2022	46.10	448^th	830	46.0%
2023	83.42	182^nd	1216	85.0%
2024	60.10	223^rd	628	64.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Schnepf Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	34.26	220^th	316	30.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Schnepf Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	96.36	5^th	607	99.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Schnepf Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	88.80	71^st	1170	93.9%
2024	79.18	84^th	486	82.7%

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Rank History for White students at Schnepf Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2022	43.36	467^th	800	41.6%
2023	65.34	312^th	1024	69.5%
2024	42.84	293^rd	486	39.7%

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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.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Schnepf Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2022	405	6	8	169	3	2	26	619
2023	505	14	8	210	3	2	34	776
2024	521	24	10	234	2	2	47	840

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

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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 Schnepf Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	619	31.0	19.9	9.4
2023	776	40.6	19.0	18.8
2024	840	44.2	18.9	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 Schnepf Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	619	31.0	19.9	9.4
2023	776	40.6	19.0	18.8
2024	840	44.2	18.9	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Schnepf Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022	$5,551 (80.5%)	$4,119 (59.7%)	$6,894

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Schools Near Schnepf Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)						AASA Mathematics (2024)						AzSCI Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th Grade	AzSCI Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Schnepf Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	23161 E Grange Pkwy	Queen Creek	85142	Maricopa County	Queen Creek Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 987-5935	840	44	18.9		521 (62.0%)	24 (2.9%)	234 (27.9%)	10 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	47 (5.6%)	74.3	208^th of 912 public elementary schools	77.2%		83.3	202^nd of 1245 public elementary schools	83.8%	6	55.0	61.0	55.0	66.0			61.0	48.0	45.0	73.0			47.0		$6,895	$2,776		$5,551	$2,667	$1,452	$4,119
Legacy Traditional-San Tan	Public, Charter	K-8	1679 W. Empire Blvd	San Tan Valley	85143	Pinal County	Legacy Traditional School-San Tan	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(480) 576-4600	690				294 (42.6%)	74 (10.7%)	231 (33.5%)	21 (3.0%)	5 (0.7%)	9 (1.3%)	56 (8.1%)	39.7	480^th of 912 public elementary schools	47.4%		67.6	364^th of 1245 public elementary schools	70.8%	116	39.0	61.0	43.0	36.0	62.0	52.0	42.0	34.0	26.0	29.0	26.0	42.0	35.0	45.0
Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy	Public	K-8	35900 N Charbray Dr	San Tan Valley	85143	Pinal County	Florence Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 987-7600	742	43	17.4		329 (44.3%)	39 (5.3%)	303 (40.8%)	11 (1.5%)	15 (2.0%)	11 (1.5%)	34 (4.6%)	24	640^th of 912 public elementary schools	29.8%		36.5	725^th of 1245 public elementary schools	41.8%	85	37.0	37.0	20.0	20.0	31.0	33.0	53.0	25.0	12.0		29.0	28.0	28.0	31.0	$6,667	$399	$273	$1,072	$5,463	$531	$5,994
American Leadership Academy San Tan Valley K-6	Public, Charter	K-6	34696 N Village Ln	San Tan Valley	85142	Maricopa County	American Leadership Academy Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 420-2101	689				351 (50.9%)	46 (6.7%)	217 (31.5%)	4 (0.6%)	6 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	63 (9.1%)	66	274^th of 912 public elementary schools	70.0%		68.8	348^th of 1245 public elementary schools	72.0%	74	49.0	61.0	47.0	71.0			61.0	52.0	35.0	45.0			45.0		$6,456	$502	$1,797	$2,802	$3,841	$315	$4,156
Combs Traditional Academy	Public	K-6	38300 N Gantzel Rd	San Tan Valley	85140	Pinal County	J O Combs Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 987-5320	204	12	17.7		93 (45.6%)	7 (3.4%)	90 (44.1%)	4 (2.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.4%)	61.2	319^th of 912 public elementary schools	65.0%		76.7	276^th of 1245 public elementary schools	77.8%	43		45.0	44.0	56.0				45.0	50.0	54.0					$6,463	$342	$66	$750	$5,791	$264	$6,056
Skyline Ranch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	1084 San Tan Hills Dr	San Tan Valley	85143	Pinal County	Florence Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 888-7520	587	41	14.4		212 (36.1%)	42 (7.2%)	271 (46.2%)	8 (1.4%)	16 (2.7%)	7 (1.2%)	31 (5.3%)	16.7	756^th of 912 public elementary schools	17.1%		34.5	754^th of 1245 public elementary schools	39.4%	2	31.0	39.0	21.0	18.0	34.0	17.0	29.0	27.0		17.0	29.0	14.0	18.0	15.0	$8,461	$361	$529	$1,251	$6,691	$880	$7,571
Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	22801 E Via Del Jardin	Queen Creek	85142	Maricopa County	Queen Creek Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 474-6900	1,163	57	20.3		807 (69.4%)	20 (1.7%)	258 (22.2%)	21 (1.8%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	51 (4.4%)	83	145^th of 912 public elementary schools	84.1%		89.2	130^th of 1245 public elementary schools	89.6%	15	63.0	65.0	60.0	57.0			74.0	58.0	66.0	55.0			55.0		$5,196	$213	$27	$453	$4,378	$578	$4,956
Ellsworth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	38454 N Carolina Ave	Queen Creek	85140	Pinal County	J O Combs Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 882-3520	559	33	17.2		240 (42.9%)	26 (4.7%)	249 (44.5%)	5 (0.9%)	6 (1.1%)	4 (0.7%)	29 (5.2%)	12.4	832^nd of 912 public elementary schools	8.8%		21.9	963^rd of 1245 public elementary schools	22.7%	131	16.0	28.0	19.0	30.0									20.0		$6,414	$496	$67	$1,059	$5,635	$215	$5,851
Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	22706 East Village Loop Rd	Queen Creek	85142	Maricopa County	Queen Creek Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 987-7420	611	35	17.4		375 (61.4%)	15 (2.5%)	176 (28.8%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.7%)	4 (0.7%)	35 (5.7%)	71.8	233^rd of 912 public elementary schools	74.5%		85	181^st of 1245 public elementary schools	85.5%	52	51.0	68.0	46.0	60.0			63.0	66.0	47.0	53.0			41.0		$7,003	$355	$10	$720	$5,782	$855	$6,638
J. O. Combs Middle School	Public	K-8	37611 N Pecan Crk	San Tan Valley	85140	Pinal County	J O Combs Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 882-3510	596	30	19.8		290 (48.7%)	23 (3.9%)	233 (39.1%)	4 (0.7%)	12 (2.0%)	3 (0.5%)	31 (5.2%)								(n/a)					26.0	27.0					21.0	19.0		16.0	$5,736	$521	$52	$1,094	$4,572	$591	$5,163

Frequently Asked Questions about Schnepf Elementary School

How many students attend Schnepf Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 840 students attended Schnepf Elementary School.

Is Schnepf Elementary School a good school?

Schnepf Elementary School ranks 208^th of 912 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Schnepf Elementary School in?

Queen Creek Unified District

What is the racial makeup of Schnepf Elementary School?

Students at Schnepf Elementary School are 62% White, 28% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% Asian.

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