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

18052 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85053-1715
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 611 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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
1 School
2,470 Schools
# Students
611 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
61,988 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

East Mesa Charter Elementary School Inc. (87401) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 599 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%)

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29%
34%

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27%
40%

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15-19%
24%
(2022-23)
37.1%
41.2%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.66

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% American Indian
2%
5%

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% Asian
1%
3%

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% Hispanic
46%
49%

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% Black
5%
6%

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% White
40%
33%

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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%

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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,617 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,822 is less than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$16,030 MM

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Spending
$7 MM
$15,378 MM

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Revenue / Student
$12,617
$14,457

Showing 2014–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$10,822
$13,869

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Best East Mesa Charter Elementary School Inc. (87401) School District Public Schools (2026-27)

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 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

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 611 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 #337 out of 599 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?
46% of East Mesa Charter Elementary School Inc. (87401) School District students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Mesa Charter Elementary School Inc. (87401) School District?
East Mesa Charter Elementary School Inc. (87401) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is East Mesa Charter Elementary School Inc. (87401) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,822 is less than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-06
  • Enrollment: 611 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 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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