Lela Alston Elementary School (Closed 2012)

4006 West Osborn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Lela Alston Elementary School serves 336 students in grades Kindergarten-3. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 77%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
336 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
(10-11)
70-74%
62%
(10-11)
65-69%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
96%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
2%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
2%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
99%
10%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% AZ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AZ state average).
How many students attend Lela Alston Elementary School?
336 students attend Lela Alston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Lela Alston Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lela Alston Elementary School?
Lela Alston Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lela Alston Elementary School offer ?
Lela Alston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Lela Alston Elementary School part of?
Lela Alston Elementary School is part of Isaac Elementary District (4259) School District.

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