Top Rankings
CASA Grande Elementary District (4446) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 6,423 students in CASA Grande Elementary District (4446) School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Arizona.
Public Elementary Schools in CASA Grande Elementary District (4446) School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,640 Schools
# Students
6,579 Students
768,113 Students
# Teachers
315 Teachers
33,647 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
CASA Grande Elementary District (4446) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 616 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#510 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.66
# American Indian Students
304 Students
38,139 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
5%
# Asian Students
40 Students
25,306 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4,161 Students
358,544 Students
% Hispanic Students
63%
47%
# Black Students
386 Students
43,875 Students
% Black Students
6%
6%
# White Students
1,345 Students
265,433 Students
% White Students
20%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
22 Students
2,743 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
321 Students
34,040 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
200
15,800
# Students in K Grade:
604
77,092
# Students in 1st Grade:
674
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
664
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
668
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
682
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
782
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
724
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
751
66,920
# Students in 8th Grade:
810
69,122
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
9,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
9,272
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
9,829
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
11,098
# Ungraded Students:
20
520
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,205 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,176 is less than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$67 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,205
$11,257
Spending / Student
$10,176
$11,161
Best CASA Grande Elementary District (4446) School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Desert Willow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2172 N Arizola Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 876-5397
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 876-5397
Grades: PK-8
| 471 students
Rank: #22.
Mccartney Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2631 N Brown Ave
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 876-4235
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 876-4235
Grades: PK-8
| 660 students
Rank: #33.
Cgesd Online Learning Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 W Kortsen Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-6694
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-6694
Grades: K-8
| 141 students
Rank: #44.
Evergreen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Amarillo St
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-6694
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-6694
Grades: PK-8
| 51 students
Rank: #55.
Villago Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
574 E. Lakeside Parkway
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 423-0176
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 423-0176
Grades: 6-8
| 794 students
Rank: #66.
Saguaro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 N Center Ave
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-7661
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-7661
Grades: PK-8
| 475 students
Rank: #77.
Cactus Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1220 E Kortsen Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 431-3330
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 431-3330
Grades: 6-8
| 779 students
Rank: #88.
Cholla Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1180 E Kortsen Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-4719
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-4719
Grades: PK-8
| 510 students
Rank: #99.
Palo Verde School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
40 N Roosevelt Ave
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 421-1650
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 421-1650
Grades: PK-8
| 501 students
Rank: #1010.
Cottonwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1667 N Kadota Ave
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-5601
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-5601
Grades: PK-8
| 451 students
Rank: #1111.
Ironwood School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 N Colorado St
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-5086
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-5086
Grades: PK-8
| 478 students
Rank: #1212.
Mesquite Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
129 N Arizola Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-7787
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-7787
Grades: PK-8
| 467 students
Rank: #1313.
Casa Grande Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
260 W Mcmurray Blvd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-7310
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-7310
Grades: 6-8
| 645 students
Recent Articles
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
What is the Connection Between Home Values and School Performance?
This article explores the relationship between school performance and home values in neighborhoods. It discusses studies showing correlations between school expenditures, ratings, and housing prices, highlighting how this connection affects families' choices and contributes to educational disparities between communities.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
