Serving 611 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Imagine East Mesa Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 611 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Imagine East Mesa Elementary School's student population of 611 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
611 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Motto
Developing Character, Enriching Minds
School Rankings
Imagine East Mesa 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 East Mesa Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#1078 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
46%
49%
Black
5%
6%
White
40%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.1%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Imagine East Mesa Elementary School's ranking?
Imagine East Mesa Elementary School is ranked #1078 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Imagine East Mesa Elementary School often compared to?
Imagine East Mesa Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Imagine East Mesa Elementary School?
611 students attend Imagine East Mesa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Imagine East Mesa Elementary School 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 Imagine East Mesa Elementary School?
Imagine East Mesa Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Imagine East Mesa Elementary School offer ?
Imagine East Mesa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Imagine East Mesa Elementary School part of?
Imagine East Mesa Elementary School is part of East Mesa Charter Elementary School Inc. (87401) School District.
In what neighborhood is Imagine East Mesa Elementary School located?
Imagine East Mesa Elementary School is located in the South Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 45 other public schools located in South Mountain Village.
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