Serving 437 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Imagine Cortez Park 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 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School's student population of 437 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
437 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
School Motto
Growing Minds, Guiding Hearts, Giving Hope, Gaining Leaders
School Rankings
Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1363 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
Asian
24%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
56%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.3%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
90%
39%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
10%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School's ranking?
Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School is ranked #1363 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School often compared to?
Imagine Cortez Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alta Vista Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Traditional School, Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School?
437 students attend Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School?
Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School offer ?
Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School part of?
Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School is part of Pathfinder Charter School Foundation (79024) School District.
In what neighborhood is Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School located?
Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School is located in the North Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 34 other public schools located in North Mountain Village.
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