James P. Lee Early Childhood Learning Center

3820 E Nisbet Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 157 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, James P. Lee Early Childhood Learning Center 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 157 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 30-34%
  • : 30-34%
  • : Arrowhead Elementary School serves the southwest part of Phoenix, AZ, covering an area of approximately 3.6 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

James P. Lee Early Childhood Learning Center's student population of 157 students has declined by 67% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
157 students

Showing 2010–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers (18-19)
28 teachers

Showing 2009–2019. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

The diversity score of James P. Lee Early Childhood Learning Center is 0.66, which is equal to 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)
(18-19)
30-34%
45%
(18-19)
30-34%
45%
American Indian
2%
5%

Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
8%
3%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
32%
49%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
4%
6%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
48%
33%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
52%
0.66

Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%

Showing 2009–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
36%
10%

Showing 2009–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are James P. Lee Early Childhood Learning Center often compared to?
James P. Lee Early Childhood Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Benchmark School, Campo Bello Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend James P. Lee Early Childhood Learning Center?
157 students attend James P. Lee Early Childhood Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of James P. Lee Early Childhood Learning Center students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does James P. Lee Early Childhood Learning Center offer ?
James P. Lee Early Childhood Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is James P. Lee Early Childhood Learning Center part of?
James P. Lee Early Childhood Learning Center is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 157 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 30-34%
  • : 30-34%
  • : Arrowhead Elementary School serves the southwest part of Phoenix, AZ, covering an area of approximately 3.6 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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