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Mabel Padgett Elementary School

15430 W TURNEY, LITCHFIELD PARK, AZ 85395

Top 10% School in Arizona

Ranked 55 of 246 in Arizona

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Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Mabel Padgett Elementary School

15430 W TURNEY, LITCHFIELD PARK, AZ 85395

Top 10% School in Arizona

Ranked 55 of 246 in Arizona

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About Mabel Padgett Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 56%
Reading 54%
State average proficiency is 56% in Math and 54% in Reading.
35
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
586
Total Students
$61676
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 39%
Asian 3.5%
Hispanic 45.3%
Black 4.5%
Two+ Races 6.6%
Native Am. 1%
White
39%
Asian
3.5%
Hispanic
45.3%
Black
4.5%
Two+ Races
6.6%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 586
44.8%
263 Female
55.2%
323 Male

Student Population

586 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Mabel Padgett Elementary School Contact Information

Address

15430 W TURNEY, LITCHFIELD PARK, AZ 85395

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Phone

(623) 547-3200

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TOP 55 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Mabel Padgett Elementary School

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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
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  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:40 AM – 2:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:25 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

District "A" Rating: In early 2026, the district officially earned an "A" rating following a successful appeal, a distinction shared by Mabel Padgett's high growth metrics.

Teacher of the Month: Mrs. Matteson, a 4th-grade Traditional Academy teacher, was recently honored as the January 2026 Teacher of the Month and received the Sean Woods Wooden Apple Award for her excellence in the classroom.

FAQ

Q.1 Do students get rides?

Ans. yes. Students in grades K–8 who live in the Liberty Elementary School District and meet certain requirements can take the bus. Families can verify their eligibility and routes by calling the district's transportation office.


Q.2. What tests do students have to take to see how well they are doing in school?

Ans. Students take tests that the state requires, like Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Tests, projects, and performance tasks that are part of the school's STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) curriculum are also used by teachers.


Q.3. What kinds of classes does the school offer?

Ans. Westar focuses on a STEAM-based program that promotes creativity, problem-solving, and working together. Along with strong core academics, students can participate in activities like robotics, band, choir, and sports.


Q.4. How do you sign up a new student?

Ans. The Liberty Elementary School District website has an online ParentVUE portal where parents can finish enrolling their children. A birth certificate, proof of residency, immunization records, and a photo ID of the parent or guardian are all required documents.


?Q.5. How does the school talk to parents?

Ans. The school sends out regular updates through emails, newsletters, and the "News & Resources" part of its website. Parents can also look at the online school calendar to see what's coming up.

Q.6. What kinds of food do students have?

Ans Every day, the school has healthy breakfast and lunch choices. The Nutrition Services page for the district has updated menus every month, and you can pay for meals online.

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

MLV

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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