Fireside Elementary School (Ranked Top 1% for 2025-26)

3725 E. Love Cactus Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85032

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Top 1%

Serving 689 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fireside Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).

The percentage of students achieving is 84% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving is 85% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).

The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 689 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
: Top 1% in AZ
: 84% (Top 5%)
: 85% (Top 1%)
: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fireside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Fireside Elementary School's student population of 689 students has declined by 16% over five school years.

The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2023

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Fireside Elementary School
Pre-K	1
Kind	87
1	92
2	91
3	92
4	98
5	108
6	120

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Total Students

689 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Fireside Elementary School
2023	730
2022	712
2021	775
2020	824
2019	824
2018	752
2017	752
2016	783
2015	763
2014	727
2013	526

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

44 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Fireside Elementary School
2023	47
2022	45
2021	44
2020	46
2019	46
2018	42
2017	42
2016	41
2015	39
2014	37
2013	26

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School Rankings

Fireside Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Fireside Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (AZ)

#14 out of 1921 schools
(Top 1%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Fireside Elementary School
2023	#14
2022	#15
2021	#31
2019	#36
2018	#32
2017	#18
2016	#30
2015	#43
2014	#82
2013	#28

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84%

34%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Fireside Elementary School	Arizona	Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
2023	84%	34%	47%
2022	84%	35%	46%
2021	76%	32%	39%
2019	85%	45%	50%
2018	87%	45%	52%
2017	87%	42%	50%
2016	83%	39%	46%
2015	73%	38%	42%
2014	90%	63%	70%
2013	91%	63%	71%

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85%

40%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2013-2022)
Year	Fireside Elementary School	Arizona	Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
2022	85%	40%	51%
2021	80%	39%	46%
2019	84%	45%	53%
2018	81%	44%	52%
2017	84%	42%	51%
2016	77%	40%	49%
2015	75%	38%	45%
2014	95%	79%	85%
2013	97%	78%	85%

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60-64%

24%

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

17:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Fireside Elementary School	Arizona	Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
2023	16:1	17:1	15:1
2022	16:1	17:1	16:1
2021	18:1	17:1	16:1
2020	18:1	18:1	18:1
2019	18:1	18:1	18:1
2018	18:1	19:1	18:1
2017	18:1	19:1	18:1
2016	19:1	20:1	18:1
2015	20:1	20:1	19:1
2014	20:1	19:1	19:1
2013	20:1	19:1	19:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

17%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Fireside Elementary School	Arizona	Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
2023	18%	3%	4%
2022	15%	3%	4%
2021	13%	3%	4%
2020	9%	3%	4%
2019	9%	3%	4%
2018	7%	3%	4%
2017	7%	3%	4%
2016	6%	3%	4%
2015	6%	3%	4%
2014	6%	3%	3%
2013	3%	3%	3%

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Hispanic

48%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Fireside Elementary School	Arizona	Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
2023	9%	47%	34%
2022	8%	47%	33%
2021	10%	46%	33%
2020	9%	45%	31%
2019	9%	45%	31%
2018	9%	45%	31%
2017	9%	45%	31%
2016	10%	45%	31%
2015	11%	45%	28%
2014	12%	44%	28%
2013	12%	43%	28%

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Black

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Fireside Elementary School	Arizona	Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
2023	1%	6%	4%
2022	1%	6%	4%
2021	1%	6%	4%
2020	1%	5%	3%
2019	1%	5%	3%
2014	1%	5%	3%
2013	1%	5%	3%

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White

67%

34%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Fireside Elementary School	Arizona	Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
2023	67%	35%	52%
2022	70%	35%	53%
2021	71%	36%	54%
2020	77%	38%	56%
2019	77%	38%	56%
2018	81%	38%	58%
2017	81%	38%	58%
2016	80%	39%	58%
2015	80%	40%	59%
2014	78%	41%	61%
2013	79%	42%	61%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Fireside Elementary School	Arizona	Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
2023	5%	4%	5%
2022	6%	4%	5%
2021	5%	4%	4%
2020	4%	3%	4%
2019	4%	3%	4%
2018	3%	3%	3%
2017	3%	3%	3%
2016	4%	3%	3%
2015	3%	2%	4%
2014	3%	2%	4%
2013	5%	2%	4%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.52

0.66

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Fireside Elementary School	Arizona	Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
2023	0.51	0.65	0.62
2022	0.48	0.65	0.61
2021	0.47	0.66	0.60
2020	0.39	0.65	0.59
2019	0.39	0.65	0.59
2018	0.33	0.65	0.57
2017	0.33	0.65	0.57
2016	0.35	0.65	0.57
2015	0.35	0.64	0.55
2014	0.38	0.64	0.56
2013	0.36	0.64	0.55

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Eligible for

40%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Fireside Elementary School	Arizona	Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
2023	4%	39%	26%
2022	2%	29%	17%
2021	3%	42%	32%
2020	3%	43%	28%
2019	3%	43%	28%
2018	3%	42%	30%
2017	3%	42%	30%
2016	2%	33%	25%
2015	3%	34%	29%
2014	1%	36%	7%
2013	13%	37%	25%

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Eligible for

10%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Fireside Elementary School	Arizona	Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
2023	1%	7%	6%
2021	1%	9%	5%
2018	1%	9%	5%
2017	1%	9%	5%
2014	1%	14%	2%
2013	2%	10%	3%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fireside Elementary School's ranking?

Fireside Elementary School is ranked #14 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Arizona.

What schools are Fireside Elementary School often compared to?

Fireside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Trails Elementary School, Wildfire Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).

How many students attend Fireside Elementary School?

689 students attend Fireside Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

67% of Fireside Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Fireside Elementary School?

Fireside Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.

What grades does Fireside Elementary School offer ?

Fireside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Fireside Elementary School part of?

Fireside Elementary School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241).

In what neighborhood is Fireside Elementary School located?

Fireside Elementary School is located in the Desert View Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 7 other public schools located in Desert View Village.