Serving 863 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ishikawa Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 863 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ishikawa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ishikawa Elementary School's student population of 863 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
863 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ishikawa Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ishikawa Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#247 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
8%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
22%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
62%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ishikawa Elementary School's ranking?
Ishikawa Elementary School is ranked #247 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Ishikawa Elementary School often compared to?
Ishikawa Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edison Elementary School, Entz Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ishikawa Elementary School?
863 students attend Ishikawa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Ishikawa Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ishikawa Elementary School?
Ishikawa Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ishikawa Elementary School offer ?
Ishikawa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Ishikawa Elementary School part of?
Ishikawa Elementary School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.
In what neighborhood is Ishikawa Elementary School located?
Ishikawa Elementary School is located in the Citrus HOA neighborhood of Mesa, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Citrus HOA.
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