Arrowhead Elementary School is a public school in Glendale Arizona, serving about 420 students. Students who attend range from prekindergarten through sixth grade. The school is part of the Deer Valley Unified School District and was founded n 1987.
Arrowhead Elementary underwent an expansion in 2007, with the addition of a Multipurpose building for physical education and assemblies. The building was further modernized in 2018.
Known as the “Home of Panther Pride”, the school has the animal as its mascot. The student body chose this mascot in support of a teacher who worked to protect the species. Students voted to name the mascot “Pawz.:
The school is recognized as an A+ School of Excellence. More than half of the student population tested at or above average proficiency in both reading and math. Its student/teacher ratio of 13-1 gives students the attention they need to succeed. The school also has a very active and engaged PTSA.
Students in third through sixth grade are provided with Chromebooks, where they learn keyboard and navigation skills. Additionally, the school offers the traditional Arizona curriculum to its students, which includes a heavy focus on STEM classes.
Its after-school programs include a variety of enrichment activities, such as homework assistance, literacy programs, organized exercise and games and arts and crafts. A student favorite is flag football.
Arrowhead Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-6
7490 W Union Hills Dr,
Glendale, AZ
Deer Valley Unified School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
50%
Niche Grade
A-
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
38
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.8%
GreatSchools Rating
7
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
24%
State Average
48%
Science
21%
State Average
30%
Student Diversity
Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
White
53.6%
Hispanic
25.1%
Black
7.7%
Two or more races
7.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
9/17/2024
I have two boys who attend Arrowhead! They both love going to school, feel safe and supported, and learn at a high level daily. We love the community and care that our boys receive while at school. The staff love our kids, go above and beyond to make them feel valued, and always respond to our needs...
7/9/2024
This is the worst school ever if your kid gets bullied and tells the teacher she's not gonna do anything about it, the bus driver that my son had was really bad, go to this school if you want your kid getting threatened by a school bus driver I reported many times and they did nothing.
1/8/2020
Our family has loved every teacher from K-2 so far. The principal is approachable, and most of the staff obviously cares about kids. The difficult transition into being a Title 1 school over the past couple of years has been done seamlessly, and we as parents are regularly given opportunities to pro...
1/7/2020
It's been GREAT from K all the way through 6th. Love the principal and all of the hard working teachers!
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Attendance Zone
About Arrowhead
List Price Range
$300K - $1.4M
Homes For Sale
242
Average Home Value
$552,922
Median Lot Size
8,276 Sq Ft
% Renters
36%
Household Income
$102,765
% of College Grads
35.2%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
2,300 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
45.5%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,430 - $4,624 per month
- Cortland Arrowhead Summit
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 707+ Sq Ft
- 18330 N 79th Ave
- Glendale, AZ
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$1,237 - $4,517 per month
- Pavilions at Arrowhead Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 764+ Sq Ft
- 7400 W Arrowhead Clubhouse Dr
- Glendale, AZ
Additional Schools in the Area
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- 7th to 12th
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- 7th to 12th
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Parks in this Area
Oasis Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Thunderbird Paseo Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Disc Golf
Apache Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Thunderbird Reservoir Park
Country Gables Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Greenbriar Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Volleyball
Rio Vista Community Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
Kings Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Skunk Creek Linear Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
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