Serving 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, The Creighton Academy 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Creighton Elementary School serves the southern part of Phoenix, AZ, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with the farthest edge being about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Creighton Academy's student population of 411 students has grown by 114% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 84% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
411 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The Creighton Academy 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 The Creighton Academy is 0.19, 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
#1779 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
90%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Creighton Academy's ranking?
The Creighton Academy is ranked #1779 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are The Creighton Academy often compared to?
The Creighton Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend The Creighton Academy?
411 students attend The Creighton Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of The Creighton Academy students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Creighton Academy?
The Creighton Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Creighton Academy offer ?
The Creighton Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Creighton Academy part of?
The Creighton Academy is part of Creighton Elementary District (4263).
In what neighborhood is The Creighton Academy located?
The Creighton Academy is located in the Encanto Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 15 other public schools located in Encanto Village.
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