Wenden Elementary School

About Wenden Elementary School

Wenden Elementary School is a public school located in Wenden, Arizona. It is part of the Wenden Elementary School District and serves students in grades K-8. The school is known for its small class sizes, which allow for individualized instruction and a more personalized learning environment. Wenden Elementary School also has a strong focus on technology, with a 1:1 student to computer ratio and a variety of technology-based learning opportunities. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and after-school programs. In addition, the school has a strong commitment to community service and offers a variety of volunteer opportunities. Wenden Elementary School is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all of its students.

Address:	71001 Santa Fe Ave Wenden, AZ 85357
Phone:	(928) 859-3806
Site:	wendenk8.org
Grades:	Pre-K – 8
Enrollment:	86 students

Overview Wenden Elementary School

Wenden Elementary School serves 86 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Wenden Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Wenden Elementary School

Wenden Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Wenden Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.