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Corte Sierra Elementary School

3300 N SANTA FE TRL, AVONDALE, AZ 85392

Top 25% School in Arizona

Ranked 63 of 246 in Arizona

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About Corte Sierra Elementary School

Corte Sierra Elementary School, down at 3300 N Santa Fe Trail in Avondale, Arizona, is a public school that's part of the Litchfield Elementary School District. They've got kids from pre-K all the way through 6th grade. It's known as one of the best elementary schools around here.About 550 kids go there, and the teacher-to-student ratio is around 17:1. The school's got a mix of students, with around 74% coming from minority groups, mostly Hispanic backgrounds. Academically, they're doing pretty well. About half the kids are good at reading and English, and a bit more than half are good at math, which is better than the average for the state. The school really focuses on making it a good place for students, staff, and everyone in the community.

Corte Sierra Elementary School Contact Information

Address

3300 N SANTA FE TRL, AVONDALE, AZ 85392

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Phone

(623) 547-1000

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 55%
Reading 50%
State average proficiency is 55% in Math and 50% in Reading.
32
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
593
Total Students
$61676
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 63 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Corte Sierra Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15am - 3:00pm

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 27.7%
Asian 5%
Hispanic 52.1%
Black 9.8%
Two+ Races 3.8%
Native Am. 1.1%
White
27.7%
Asian
5%
Hispanic
52.1%
Black
9.8%
Two+ Races
3.8%
Native Am.
1.1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 593
48.8%
289 Female
51.2%
304 Male

Student Population

593 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Litchfield Elementary School District #79 will work with the Avondale Police Department to put on a drill for active shooter situations at Corte Sierra Elementary on June 30, 2025. The aim is to improve school-safety steps and how first responders work together. No students or educators will be there.

FAQ

Q1. Does Corte Sierra Elementary have classes in other languages or special science and math programs?

Ans. Yes, the school includes science, tech, engineering, and math (STEM) in its lessons. It also has tech, robotics, and science fair activities so kids can learn by doing.

Q2. What help does the school give students who are new to the district?

Ans. Corte Sierra has orientation meetings, pairs new kids with classmates, and has teachers check in with them. This helps them get used to the school.

Q3. Can parents help out in class or at school events?

Ans. Yes, parents can volunteer with the Parent-Teacher Organization, assist in classrooms, or help with community events once they meet the district's requirements.

Q4. What does the school do to keep the campus safe?

Ans. The school uses the Litchfield Elementary District’s safety rules, like locked entryways, practice drills, and staff supervision.

Q5. Are there any special programs for very bright students?

Ans. Yes, these students can join enrichment groups, take harder classes, and work on special assignments to make learning more challenging and interesting.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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