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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ISAAC ELEMENTARY DISTRICT (4259)·NCES 040396001542

Esperanza Elementary School

3025 W MCDOWELL RD, PHOENIX, AZ 85009 · (602) 442-2800 · Maricopa County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL369 STUDENTS
Enrollment
369
Elementary
DISTRICT 390 · STATE 451
Student : Teacher
19.4:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.3:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
58
Grade 1
65
Grade 2
61
Grade 3
64
Grade 4
51
Grade 5
70
Student demographics
White
62%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
35496%
DISTRICT 92% · STATE 48%
Black
72%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 6%
Two+
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 4%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
18249%
Female
18751%

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Test scores

AASA 2023-24 . % Passing
English Language Arts
23.0%
AZ avg 42.2% . +3.0pp since 2017
Math
20.0%
AZ avg 35.1% . -9.0pp since 2017
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
369
-131 (-26%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
19.4:1
was 18.5:1
% White
2%
was 0%
% Hispanic
96%
was 99%
% Black
2%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Esperanza Elementary School

Esperanza Elementary School, a tight-knit K-5 school in PHOENIX, Arizona, run under Isaac Elementary District (4259), educates 369 students, covering grades K through 5.

Isaac Elementary District (4259) runs 12 schools in total, collectively educating 4,929 students. Esperanza Elementary School is one of those campuses.

On demographics, Esperanza Elementary School records that nearly all students (96%) are Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 31% Hispanic, putting the school's mix considerably more Hispanic than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Esperanza Elementary School has 19 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 19.4:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 17.0:1 average.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Maricopa County put median household income runs about $89,300, roughly 37% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Maricopa County runs 1352 public schools (combined enrollment of about 725,139 students), of which Esperanza Elementary School is one.

The closest other public school is Bret Tarver Education Complex, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in an urban setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count fell 26%: 500 students in 2018 compared to 369 in 2025.

On this page, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Maricopa County at a glance

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Population
4,559,748
Census ACS
Median income
$89,300
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,352
725,139 students

Quick facts

School name
Esperanza Elementary School
District
Isaac Elementary District (4259)
Address
3025 W MCDOWELL RD, PHOENIX, AZ 85009
Phone
(602) 442-2800
County
Maricopa County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–05
Total enrollment
369
Teachers (FTE)
19
Student–teacher ratio
19.4:1
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
040396001542
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Esperanza Elementary School
How many students attend Esperanza Elementary School?
Esperanza Elementary School enrolls approximately 369 students in grades KG-05.
What grades does Esperanza Elementary School serve?
Esperanza Elementary School serves grades KG-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Esperanza Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Esperanza Elementary School is approximately 19.4:1 (19 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Esperanza Elementary School?
Student demographics at Esperanza Elementary School are roughly 2% White, 96% Hispanic, 2% Black, 0% Two or more.
What district is Esperanza Elementary School in?
Esperanza Elementary School is part of Isaac Elementary District (4259).
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