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Glendale Landmark School

5730 W MYRTLE AVE, GLENDALE, AZ 85301Glendale Elementary District (4271) →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–08Non-Charter
828
Students
Total enrolled
$10,862
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 24% vs nat'l
20.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 31% vs nat'l
33/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 34% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 828 students in grades PK–08 in GLENDALE, Arizona.
24% below average funding
District spends $10,862 per pupil, 24% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 33th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Glendale Landmark School is a large elementary in GLENDALE, Arizona, serving grades PK–08 with 828 students. The district invests $10,862 per student — 24% below the national average of $14,347, with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 93% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 33/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Glendale Landmark School

828
Total Students
20.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
93%
Free Lunch
41
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution431 male · 397 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility93%
National avg 52% · 769 students
Student Composition
10%
68%
14%
Asian2%
White10%
Hispanic / Latino68%
Black14%
Multiracial4%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 040342000269

Academic Outcomes at Glendale Landmark School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
33
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 33th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 6th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 85301

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,862Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$10,862
State avg
$16,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,779
Student Support$2,064
Administration$1,303
Operations$1,629
Other$1,086
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $10,862 spent per student, an estimated $4,812 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
47%
18%
State government
46.6%
Local (property tax)
18.2%
Federal programs
35.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $10,862/student, 24% less than the national average
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (33/100) — national median is 50
  • 93% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 08
Location—
CountyMaricopa County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictGlendale Elementary District (4271) →
Phone: (623)237-4001
NCES ID: 040342000269
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in GLENDALE seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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District School Rankings
Location
5730 W MYRTLE AVE, GLENDALE, AZ 85301
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.