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
14:1
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
14:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.8%
GreatSchools Rating
6
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
37%
State Average
31%
Math
28%
State Average
44%
Student Diversity
Male
52%
Female
48%
Male
52%
Female
48%
White
46.2%
Economically disadvantaged
45.8%
Hispanic
28.5%
Two or more races
9.5%
Black
8.9%
Limited English proficient
7.4%
Asian
4.1%
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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List Price Range
$298K - $1.4M
Homes For Sale
231
Average Home Value
$535,895
Median Lot Size
8,276 Sq Ft
% Renters
36%
Average Household Income
$116,179
% of College Grads
35.3%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
2,257 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
43.2%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$1,346 - $5,756 per month
- Cortland Arrowhead Summit
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 707+ Sq Ft
- 18330 N 79th Ave
- Glendale, AZ
$1,334 - $1,927 per month
- Haven at Towne Center
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 650+ Sq Ft
- 17600 N 79th Ave
- Glendale, AZ
$1,275 - $2,123 per month
- Tresa at Arrowhead
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 638+ Sq Ft
- 17722 N 79th Ave
- Glendale, AZ
$1,185 - $4,269 per month
- Pavilions at Arrowhead
- 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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Choice Schools
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- 7th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 12th
- Public
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
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Sun City
A Del Webb retirement community northwest of Phoenix
North Deer Valley
A suburban enclave in northern Phoenix with shopping, dining and freeway access
Arrowhead Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Glendale, AZ and is served by the Deer Valley Unified School District in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 558 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 50% are proficient in reading. Arrowhead Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $535,895. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cactus High School, Centennial High School, Deer Valley High School, and more. Learn more about what Glendale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Arrowhead Elementary School.