East Mesa Charter Elementary School Inc. (87401) School District

18052 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85053-1715
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 585 students in East Mesa Charter Elementary School Inc. (87401) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public School in East Mesa Charter Elementary School Inc. (87401) School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
1 School
2,470 Schools
# Students
585 Students
1,123,227 Students
# Teachers
n/a
50,033 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a

Student By Grade

District Rank

East Mesa Charter Elementary School Inc. (87401) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 601 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)
#327 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
29%
34%
27%
40%
15-19%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.66
% American Indian
2%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
44%
48%
% Black
2%
6%
% White
45%
34%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,014 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,429. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,350 is less than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,014
$11,429
Spending / Student
$10,350
$11,331

Best East Mesa Charter Elementary School Inc. (87401) School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Imagine East Mesa Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9701 E Southern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 355-6830
Gr: K-6 | 585 students Minority enrollment: 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East Mesa Charter Elementary School Inc. (87401) School District?
East Mesa Charter Elementary School Inc. (87401) School District manages 1 public schools serving 585 students.
What is the rank of East Mesa Charter Elementary School Inc. (87401) School District?
East Mesa Charter Elementary School Inc. (87401) School District is ranked #339 out of 601 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in East Mesa Charter Elementary School Inc. (87401) School District?
45% of East Mesa Charter Elementary School Inc. (87401) School District students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is East Mesa Charter Elementary School Inc. (87401) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,350 is less than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-06
  • Enrollment: 585 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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