Ishikawa Elementary School serves 784 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Ishikawa Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 784 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (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
School Overview
Ishikawa Elementary School's student population of 784 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
784 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ishikawa Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Ishikawa Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#239 out of 1854 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
8%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
22%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
63%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ishikawa Elementary School's ranking?
Ishikawa Elementary School is ranked #239 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ishikawa Elementary School?
784 students attend Ishikawa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Ishikawa Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 5% 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 20:1, 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.
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