What grades does Rio Vista Elementary serve?

As a Primary school, Rio Vista Elementary serves students in AVONDALE, AZ. The school is administered by Pendergast Elementary District (4283).

Where is Rio Vista Elementary located?

You can find Rio Vista Elementary in AVONDALE, AZ.

What school district is Rio Vista Elementary in?

Pendergast Elementary District (4283) is the school district for Rio Vista Elementary in AVONDALE, AZ. The district oversees 12 schools.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rio Vista Elementary?

At Rio Vista Elementary, there are approximately 19.9 students for every teacher.

How many schools are in Pendergast Elementary District (4283)?

Pendergast Elementary District (4283) includes 12 schools serving students in AVONDALE.

What schools are in AVONDALE, AZ?

Rio Vista Elementary is among the schools serving AVONDALE, AZ. The school is part of Pendergast Elementary District (4283).

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Rio Vista Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27

Q: What school district serves AVONDALE, AZ?

The school district for AVONDALE, AZ is Pendergast Elementary District (4283). Rio Vista Elementary and other schools are part of this district.

Primary|AVONDALE, Arizona|Pendergast Elementary District (4283)

AVONDALE, AZ 85392

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Nov

Wed

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Nov

Wed

Veterans DayEventDistrict-wide

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Nov

Wed

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Nov

Sat

PESD Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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Nov

Mon

PESD Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

PK–8

Enrollment

678

Student:Teacher

19.9:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Pendergast Elementary District (4283)

Phone

(623)772-2670

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

23%

26th percentile in AZ

Math Proficiency

16%

31th percentile in AZ

Chronic Absenteeism

7.7%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

20 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.4:1

Near average in AZ

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

675

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

95% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,225

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$5,281

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$13,207

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 20%State 56%Local 25%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$446,248

-2.4% 1yr+27.6% 5yr

Phoenix, AZ metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

19.2%

Below 150% poverty line

4.8%

Unemployment rate

11.0%

Uninsured residents

11.7%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,240

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,114

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

264 (24%)

Speech/Language Impairment

174 (16%)

Autism

144 (13%)

Other Health Impairment

83 (7%)

Emotional Disturbance

18 (2%)

Intellectual Disability

18 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

662

Current enrollment

Declining(-13% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Oct 28, 2026

PESD Early Release Schedule

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half_day

Wed, Nov 4, 2026

PESD Early Release Schedule

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half_day

Wed, Nov 11, 2026

Veterans Day

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Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Pendergast Elementary District (4283). Rio Vista Elementary follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	PESD Early Release ScheduleDistrict-wide Check the calendar for the adjusted dismissal time.	half_day	—
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	Schools ClosedDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Sep 9, 2026	PESD Early Release ScheduleDistrict-wide Check the calendar for the adjusted dismissal time.	half_day	—
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	PESD Early Release ScheduleDistrict-wide Check the calendar for the adjusted dismissal time.	half_day	—
Sat, Sep 19, 2026	National IT Professional DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Sep 23, 2026	PESD Early Release ScheduleDistrict-wide Check the calendar for the adjusted dismissal time.	half_day	—
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	PESD Early Release Schedule - Family ConferencesDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Sat, Oct 3, 2026	PESD Fall BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	PESD Fall BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Indigenous Peoples' DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	PESD Early Release ScheduleDistrict-wide Check the calendar for the adjusted dismissal time.	half_day	—
Wed, Oct 21, 2026	PESD Early Release ScheduleDistrict-wide Check the calendar for the adjusted dismissal time.	half_day	—
Wed, Oct 28, 2026	PESD Early Release ScheduleDistrict-wide Check the calendar for the adjusted dismissal time.	half_day	—
Wed, Nov 4, 2026	PESD Early Release ScheduleDistrict-wide Check the calendar for the adjusted dismissal time.	half_day	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans DayDistrict-wide Check the calendar for any schedule changes related to this observance.	Event	—
Wed, Nov 18, 2026	PESD Early Release ScheduleDistrict-wide Check the calendar for the adjusted dismissal time.	half_day	—
Sat, Nov 21, 2026	PESD Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	PESD Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	ThanksgivingDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Wed, Dec 2, 2026	PESD Early Release ScheduleDistrict-wide Check the calendar for the adjusted dismissal time.	half_day	—
Wed, Dec 9, 2026	PESD Early Release ScheduleDistrict-wide Check the calendar for the adjusted dismissal time.	half_day	—
Wed, Dec 16, 2026	PESD Early Release ScheduleDistrict-wide Check the calendar for the adjusted dismissal time.	half_day	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	PESD Early ReleaseDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Sat, Dec 19, 2026	PESD Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	PESD Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	PESD Early Release ScheduleDistrict-wide Check the calendar for the adjusted dismissal time.	half_day	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	ChristmasDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	PESD Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Dec 30, 2026	PESD Early Release ScheduleDistrict-wide Check the calendar for the adjusted dismissal time.	half_day	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	PESD Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Jan 6, 2027	PESD Early Release ScheduleDistrict-wide Check the calendar for the adjusted dismissal time.	half_day	—
Wed, Jan 13, 2027	PESD Early Release ScheduleDistrict-wide Check the calendar for the adjusted dismissal time.	half_day	—
Fri, Jan 15, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. DayDistrict-wide Check the calendar for any schedule changes related to this observance.	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	No School - MLK DayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Wed, Jan 20, 2027	PESD Early Release ScheduleDistrict-wide Check the calendar for the adjusted dismissal time.	half_day	—
Wed, Jan 27, 2027	PESD Early Release ScheduleDistrict-wide Check the calendar for the adjusted dismissal time.	half_day	—
Wed, Feb 3, 2027	PESD Early Release ScheduleDistrict-wide Check the calendar for the adjusted dismissal time.	half_day	—
Wed, Feb 10, 2027	PESD Early Release ScheduleDistrict-wide Check the calendar for the adjusted dismissal time.	half_day	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	No School - Feb BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' DayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Wed, Feb 17, 2027	PESD Early Release Schedule - Family ConferencesDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Wed, Feb 24, 2027	PESD Early Release ScheduleDistrict-wide Check the calendar for the adjusted dismissal time.	half_day	—
Wed, Mar 3, 2027	PESD Early Release ScheduleDistrict-wide Check the calendar for the adjusted dismissal time.	half_day	—
Wed, Mar 10, 2027	PESD Early Release ScheduleDistrict-wide Check the calendar for the adjusted dismissal time.	half_day	—
Sat, Mar 13, 2027	PESD Spring BreakDistrict-wide School closed for spring break. Check camp and childcare plans.	Break	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	PESD Spring BreakDistrict-wide School closed for spring break. Check camp and childcare plans.	Break	—
Wed, Mar 24, 2027	PESD Early Release ScheduleDistrict-wide Check the calendar for the adjusted dismissal time.	half_day	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	No School - Easter MondayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Mar 31, 2027	PESD Early Release ScheduleDistrict-wide Check the calendar for the adjusted dismissal time.	half_day	—
Wed, Apr 7, 2027	PESD Early Release ScheduleDistrict-wide Check the calendar for the adjusted dismissal time.	half_day	—
Wed, Apr 14, 2027	PESD Early Release ScheduleDistrict-wide Check the calendar for the adjusted dismissal time.	half_day	—
Wed, Apr 21, 2027	PESD Early Release ScheduleDistrict-wide Check the calendar for the adjusted dismissal time.	half_day	—
Wed, Apr 28, 2027	PESD Early Release ScheduleDistrict-wide Check the calendar for the adjusted dismissal time.	half_day	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	No School - April breakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	No School - May BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, May 5, 2027	PESD Early Release ScheduleDistrict-wide Check the calendar for the adjusted dismissal time.	half_day	—
Wed, May 12, 2027	PESD Early Release ScheduleDistrict-wide Check the calendar for the adjusted dismissal time.	half_day	—
Wed, May 19, 2027	PESD Early Release ScheduleDistrict-wide Check the calendar for the adjusted dismissal time.	half_day	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	PESD Early Release ScheduleDistrict-wide Check the calendar for the adjusted dismissal time.	half_day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide Check the calendar for holiday observance details.	Holiday	—
Sat, Jun 19, 2027	JuneteenthDistrict-wide	Event	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rio Vista Elementary

Rio Vista Elementary currently enrolls 678 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under Pendergast Elementary District (4283) in AZ.