Isaac Elementary District (4259) School District

3348 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009-2416
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

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 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,272 students in Isaac Elementary District (4259) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, 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 6% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
13 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
5,272 Students
1,138,681 Students
# Teachers
256 Teachers
50,929 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

District Rank

Isaac Elementary District (4259) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 602 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#585 out of 610 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Isaac Elementary District (4259)  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
5%
32%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Isaac Elementary District (4259)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
11%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Isaac Elementary District (4259)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.65
# American Indian Students
28 Students
55,502 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
12 Students
34,069 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
4,918 Students
531,904 Students
% Hispanic Students
93%
47%
# Black Students
217 Students
63,785 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%
# White Students
72 Students
404,765 Students
% White Students
1%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
4,238 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
44,324 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
152
16,629
# Students in K Grade:
590
80,037
# Students in 1st Grade:
570
79,753
# Students in 2nd Grade:
587
82,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
487
82,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
571
82,687
# Students in 5th Grade:
575
83,739
# Students in 6th Grade:
565
84,560
# Students in 7th Grade:
576
88,467
# Students in 8th Grade:
599
92,012
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
94,964
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
90,488
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
86,306
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
92,939
# Ungraded Students:
-
433

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,086 is higher than the state median of $11,274. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,717 is higher than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$69 MM
$12,837 MM
This chart display total revenue of Isaac Elementary District (4259)  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$67 MM
$12,727 MM
This chart display total spending of Isaac Elementary District (4259)  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,086
$11,274
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Isaac Elementary District (4259)  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,717
$11,177
This chart display average spending per public school student in Isaac Elementary District (4259)  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Isaac Elementary District (4259) School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Esperanza Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3025 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2800
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 N 41st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2600
Grades: K-5
| 376 students
Rank: #33.
P T Coe Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3801 W Roanoke Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2400
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #44.
Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3348 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 560 students
Rank: #55.
Pueblo Del Sol Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3449 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 455-6900
Grades: K-8
| 820 students
Rank: #66.
Joseph Zito Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4525 W Encanto Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(602) 442-2500
Grades: K-5
| 339 students
Rank: #77.
J B Sutton Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 N 31st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-3200
Grades: K-5
| 537 students
Rank: #88.
Moya Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
406 N 41st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-3100
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #99.
Isaac Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3402 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 455-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 599 students
Rank: #1010.
Alta E Butler School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3348 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2300
Grades: K-5
| 551 students
Rank: n/an/a
3101 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2900
Grades: PK
| 152 students
Rank: n/an/a
2941 N 43rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 455-6700
Grades: PK
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
3348 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 455-6700
Grades: K-8
| 263 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Isaac Elementary District (4259) School District?
Isaac Elementary District (4259) School District manages 13 public schools serving 5,272 students.
What is the rank of Isaac Elementary District (4259) School District?
Isaac Elementary District (4259) School District is ranked #582 out of 602 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 21:1, which is higher 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 $12,717 is higher than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 5,272 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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