Cordova Elementary School

5631 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 657 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cordova Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 657 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cordova Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Cordova Elementary School's student population of 657 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
657 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Cordova Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cordova Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1767 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cordova Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
9%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cordova Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cordova Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
5%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
85%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cordova Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
6%
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White
2%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cordova Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Cordova Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cordova Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cordova Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cordova Elementary School's ranking?
Cordova Elementary School is ranked #1767 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Cordova Elementary School?
657 students attend Cordova Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Cordova Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cordova Elementary School?
Cordova Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cordova Elementary School offer ?
Cordova Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Cordova Elementary School part of?
Cordova Elementary School is part of Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District.
In what neighborhood is Cordova Elementary School located?
Cordova Elementary School is located in the Grandview neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 5 other public schools located in Grandview.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 657 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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