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Isaac Elementary District (4259) School District

3348 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009-2416
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Isaac Elementary District (4259) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 4,680 students in Isaac Elementary District (4259) School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Arizona.
Public Elementary Schools in Isaac Elementary District (4259) School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,644 Schools
# Students
4,680 Students
761,345 Students
# Teachers
300 Teachers
33,884 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Isaac Elementary District (4259) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 603 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#507 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
15%
34%
14%
40%
8%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
93%
47%
% Black
4%
6%
% White
2%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,741 is higher than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,326 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$69 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,741
$11,421
Spending / Student
$14,326
$11,323

Best Isaac Elementary District (4259) School District Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Esperanza Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3025 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2800
Gr: K-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 N 41st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2600
Gr: K-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Joseph Zito Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4525 W Encanto Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(602) 442-2500
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
J B Sutton Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 N 31st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-3200
Gr: K-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
P T Coe Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3801 W Roanoke Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2400
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Pueblo Del Sol Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3449 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 455-6900
Gr: K-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Moya Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
406 N 41st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-3100
Gr: K-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Alta E Butler School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3348 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2300
Gr: K-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3348 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Isaac Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3402 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 455-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Isaac Online Prep Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3348 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 455-6700
Gr: K-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 4,680 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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