Isaac Elementary District (4259) School District

3348 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009-2416
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

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 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,680 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 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
4,680 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
300 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Isaac Elementary District (4259) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 607 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#563 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Isaac Elementary District (4259)  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Isaac Elementary District (4259)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Isaac Elementary District (4259)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
8%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.66
# American Indian Students
23 Students
55,943 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
12 Students
35,951 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
4,359 Students
537,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
93%
48%
# Black Students
193 Students
64,758 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%
# White Students
70 Students
377,234 Students
% White Students
2%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
4,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
48,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
20,586
# Students in K Grade:
510
73,171
# Students in 1st Grade:
542
78,842
# Students in 2nd Grade:
591
82,537
# Students in 3rd Grade:
554
80,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
539
82,920
# Students in 5th Grade:
480
83,092
# Students in 6th Grade:
466
83,167
# Students in 7th Grade:
478
84,224
# Students in 8th Grade:
520
85,183
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
89,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
92,689
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
90,220
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
96,766
# Ungraded Students:
-
543

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,741 is higher than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,326 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$69 MM
$12,837 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Isaac Elementary District (4259)  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$67 MM
$12,727 MM
This chart displays total spending of Isaac Elementary District (4259)  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,741
$11,421
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Isaac Elementary District (4259)  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,326
$11,323
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Isaac Elementary District (4259)  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Isaac Elementary District (4259) School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Esperanza Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3025 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2800
Grades: K-5
| 362 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 N 41st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2600
Grades: K-5
| 373 students
Rank: #33.
Joseph Zito Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4525 W Encanto Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(602) 442-2500
Grades: K-5
| 374 students
Rank: #44.
J B Sutton Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 N 31st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-3200
Grades: K-5
| 535 students
Rank: #55.
Pueblo Del Sol Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3449 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 455-6900
Grades: K-8
| 667 students
Rank: #66.
P T Coe Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3801 W Roanoke Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2400
Grades: K-5
| 334 students
Rank: #77.
Alta E Butler School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3348 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2300
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Rank: #88.
Moya Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
406 N 41st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-3100
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #99.
Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3348 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 555 students
Rank: #1010.
Isaac Online Prep Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3348 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 455-6700
Grades: K-8
| 76 students
Rank: #1111.
Isaac Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3402 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 455-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 487 students
Rank: n/an/a
2941 N 43rd Ave
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 12 public schools serving 4,680 students.
What is the rank of Isaac Elementary District (4259) School District?
Isaac Elementary District (4259) School District is ranked #549 out of 607 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, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 16:1, 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 $14,326 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 4,680 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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