Serving 758 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School ranks in the top 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 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (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 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 758 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School's student population of 758 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
758 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School is 0.33, 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
#795 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
81%
48%
Black
4%
6%
White
11%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School's ranking?
Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School is ranked #795 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School often compared to?
Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John M Andersen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School?
758 students attend Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School?
Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School offer ?
Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School part of?
Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School is part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District.
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