Serving 714 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Maurice C. Cash Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 714 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maurice C. Cash Elementary School's student population of 714 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
714 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
2005
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Rankings
Maurice C. Cash Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maurice C. Cash Elementary School is 0.17, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1064 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Hispanic
91%
49%
Black
4%
6%
White
3%
33%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.4%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maurice C. Cash Elementary School's ranking?
Maurice C. Cash Elementary School is ranked #1064 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Maurice C. Cash Elementary School often compared to?
Maurice C. Cash Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rogers Ranch Stem Academy, Ignacio Conchos School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Maurice C. Cash Elementary School?
714 students attend Maurice C. Cash Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Maurice C. Cash Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maurice C. Cash Elementary School?
Maurice C. Cash Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Maurice C. Cash Elementary School offer ?
Maurice C. Cash Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maurice C. Cash Elementary School part of?
Maurice C. Cash Elementary School is part of Laveen Elementary District (4276).
In what neighborhood is Maurice C. Cash Elementary School located?
Maurice C. Cash Elementary School is located in the Maricopa Garden Farms neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ.
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