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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 15% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), 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
Student By Grade
District Rank
Isaac Elementary District (4259) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 603 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#507 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
93%
48%
% Black
4%
6%
% White
2%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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.
Total Revenue
$69 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,741
$11,421
Spending / Student
$14,326
$11,323
Best Isaac Elementary District (4259) School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Esperanza Elementary 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
Gr: K-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mitchell Elementary 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
Gr: K-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Joseph Zito Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4525 W Encanto Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(602) 442-2500
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(602) 442-2500
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
J B Sutton Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 N 31st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-3200
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-3200
Gr: K-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
P T Coe Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3801 W Roanoke Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2400
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2400
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Pueblo Del Sol Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3449 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 455-6900
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 455-6900
Gr: K-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Moya Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
406 N 41st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-3100
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-3100
Gr: K-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Alta E Butler School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3348 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2300
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2300
Gr: K-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3348 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2700
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Isaac Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3402 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 455-6800
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 455-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Isaac Online Prep Academy
(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
Gr: K-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
2941 N 43rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 455-6700
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 455-6700
Gr: PK
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 #533 out of 603 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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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