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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CREIGHTON ELEMENTARY DISTRICT (4263)·NCES 040243000174

The Creighton Academy

2802 E. McDowell Roaad, Phoenix, AZ 85008 · (602) 381-6060 · Maricopa County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL411 STUDENTS
Enrollment
411
Elementary
DISTRICT 484 · STATE 451
Student : Teacher
17.5:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.0:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
14
Kindergarten
52
Grade 1
54
Grade 2
39
Grade 3
50
Grade 4
47
Grade 5
33
Grade 6
36
Grade 7
43
Grade 8
43
Student demographics
White
123%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
36990%
DISTRICT 84% · STATE 48%
Black
133%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 6%
Asian
10%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3%
Two+
154%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 4%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 2% · 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
19146%
Female
22054%

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Test scores

AASA 2024-25 . % Passing
English Language Arts
23.0%
AZ avg 45.4% . +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
411
-236 (-36%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
17.5:1
was 18.8:1
% White
3%
was 3%
% Hispanic
90%
was 91%
% Black
3%
was 3%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About The Creighton Academy

As a mid-tier primary school in Phoenix, Arizona, The Creighton Academy educates 411 students from grades pre-K through 8, run under Creighton Elementary District (4263).

Creighton Elementary District (4263) comprises 10 schools with combined enrollment of 4,835 students; The Creighton Academy is among them.

For racial and ethnic makeup, The Creighton Academy records that the student body is overwhelmingly Hispanic (90%). Other groups include 4% multiracial, 3% Black, 3% White. That is noticeably more Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 31%.

On the income-and-resources front, The school employs 24 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 17.5:1. That tracks the state average closely.

Across the wider county, the surrounding county (Maricopa County) reports that median household earnings sit near $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. The Creighton Academy is one of 1352 public schools in Maricopa County (combined enrollment of about 725,139 students).

Creighton Virtual Academy is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.8 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around The Creighton Academy.

The Creighton Academy operates from an inner-city location.

Over the past 7-year window. The Creighton Academy's enrollment has shrank 36% since 2018, when it stood at 647 (now 411). The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 18.8:1 in 2018 to 17.5:1 today.

Inside the community feed, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

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
The Creighton Academy
District
Creighton Elementary District (4263)
Address
2802 E. McDowell Roaad, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Phone
(602) 381-6060
County
Maricopa County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–08
Total enrollment
411
Teachers (FTE)
24
Student–teacher ratio
17.5:1
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
040243000174
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About The Creighton Academy
How many students attend The Creighton Academy?
The Creighton Academy enrolls approximately 411 students in grades PK-08.
Is The Creighton Academy an elementary, middle, or high school?
The Creighton Academy is an elementary school covering grades PK-08.
How many teachers does The Creighton Academy have?
The Creighton Academy employs 24 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.5:1.
How diverse is The Creighton Academy?
The Creighton Academy reports a student body of 3% White, 90% Hispanic, 3% Black, 0% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is The Creighton Academy public or private?
The Creighton Academy is a public K-12 school, overseen by Creighton Elementary District (4263).
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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