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
Student By Grade
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.
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
0.13
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
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-5
| 362 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 373 students
Rank: #33.
Joseph Zito Elementary 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
| 374 students
Rank: #44.
J B Sutton Elementary 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
| 535 students
Rank: #55.
Pueblo Del Sol Middle 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
| 667 students
Rank: #66.
P T Coe Elementary 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
| 334 students
Rank: #77.
Alta E Butler 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
| 524 students
Rank: #88.
Moya Elementary 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
| 393 students
Rank: #99.
Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes
(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
| 555 students
Rank: #1010.
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
Grades: K-8
| 76 students
Rank: #1111.
Isaac Middle 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
| 487 students
Rank: n/an/a
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 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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