CASA Grande Elementary District (4446) School District

220 W Kortsen Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122-5910
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

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 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,648 students in CASA Grande Elementary District (4446) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in CASA Grande Elementary District (4446) School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% 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
14 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
6,648 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
300 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

CASA Grande Elementary District (4446) 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.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#454 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
15%
34%
22%
40%
12%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.66
% American Indian
4%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
64%
48%
% Black
6%
6%
% White
20%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,099 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,071 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$67 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,099
$11,421
Spending / Student
$10,071
$11,323

Best CASA Grande Elementary District (4446) School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mccartney Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2631 N Brown Ave
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 876-4235
Gr: PK-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Desert Willow Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2172 N Arizola Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 876-5397
Gr: PK-8 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Villago Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
574 E. Lakeside Parkway
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 423-0176
Gr: 6-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Saguaro Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 N Center Ave
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-7661
Gr: PK-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Center For Online And Innovative Learning
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 N Amarillo St
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-6694
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Cholla Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1180 E Kortsen Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-4719
Gr: PK-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #77.
Cactus Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1220 E Kortsen Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 421-3330
Gr: 6-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
Cgesd Online Learning Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
220 W Kortsen Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-6694
Gr: K-8 | 107 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1667 N Kadota Ave
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-5601
Gr: PK-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1010.
Ironwood School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 N Colorado St
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-5086
Gr: PK-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1111.
Palo Verde School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
40 N Roosevelt Ave
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 421-1650
Gr: PK-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1212.
Mesquite Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
129 N Arizola Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-7787
Gr: PK-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1313.
Casa Grande Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
260 W Mcmurray Blvd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-7310
Gr: 6-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
390 East Lakeside Parkway
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 876-0045
Gr: PK | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to CASA Grande Elementary District (4446) School District?
CASA Grande Elementary District (4446) School District manages 14 public schools serving 6,648 students.
What is the rank of CASA Grande Elementary District (4446) School District?
CASA Grande Elementary District (4446) School District is ranked #475 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 CASA Grande Elementary District (4446) School District?
64% of CASA Grande Elementary District (4446) School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of CASA Grande Elementary District (4446) School District?
CASA Grande Elementary District (4446) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is CASA Grande Elementary District (4446) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,071 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 6,648 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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