Top Rankings
Isaac Elementary District (4259) 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 schools serving 5,077 students in Isaac Elementary District (4259) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Isaac Elementary District (4259) School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
13 Schools
2,492 Schools
# Students
5,077 Students
1,140,358 Students
# Teachers
304 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Isaac Elementary District (4259) 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
#563 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.66
# American Indian Students
36 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
13 Students
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
4,716 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
93%
47%
# Black Students
210 Students
64,164 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%
# White Students
68 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
1%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
28 Students
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
161
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
542
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
605
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
553
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
576
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
507
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
533
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
499
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
537
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
564
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
-
520
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,588 is higher than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,206 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$69 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,588
$11,257
Spending / Student
$13,206
$11,161
Best Isaac Elementary District (4259) School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Esperanza Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3025 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2800
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2800
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mitchell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 N 41st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2600
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2600
Grades: K-5
| 384 students
Rank: #33.
Joseph Zito Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4525 W Encanto Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(602) 442-2500
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(602) 442-2500
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #44.
J B Sutton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 N 31st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-3200
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-3200
Grades: K-5
| 544 students
Rank: #55.
Pueblo Del Sol Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3449 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 455-6900
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 455-6900
Grades: K-8
| 745 students
Rank: #66.
P T Coe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3801 W Roanoke Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2400
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2400
Grades: K-5
| 380 students
Rank: #77.
Alta E Butler School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3348 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2300
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2300
Grades: K-5
| 550 students
Rank: #88.
Moya Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
406 N 41st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-3100
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-3100
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
Rank: #99.
Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3348 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2700
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 566 students
Rank: #1010.
Isaac Online Prep Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3348 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 455-6700
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 455-6700
Grades: K-8
| 108 students
Rank: #1111.
Isaac Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3402 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 455-6800
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 455-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 546 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bret Tarver Education Complex
Magnet School
3101 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2900
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2900
Grades: PK
| 161 students
Rank: n/an/a
David Kazan Family Educational Center
Magnet School
2941 N 43rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 455-6700
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 455-6700
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Isaac Elementary District (4259) School District?
Isaac Elementary District (4259) School District manages 13 public schools serving 5,077 students.
What is the rank of Isaac Elementary District (4259) School District?
Isaac Elementary District (4259) School District is ranked #556 out of 616 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Isaac Elementary District (4259) School District?
93% of Isaac Elementary District (4259) School District students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Isaac Elementary District (4259) School District?
Isaac Elementary District (4259) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Isaac Elementary District (4259) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,206 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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