Isaac Elementary District (4259)

PHOENIX, Arizona — 12 schools

5,077
Total Enrollment
12
Schools
$15,054
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Isaac Elementary District (4259) operates 12 public schools serving 5,077 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 9 elementary, 2 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 4,929 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Maricopa County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,054 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 28.1% local, 52.7% state, and 19.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $63,149 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 62/100, ranked #44 of 439 in Arizona against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 504:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 62.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.9% African American, 2.4% White across the district's schools.

Isaac Elementary District (4259) school enrollment varies 7.8× across entities

Isaac Elementary District (4259) school enrollment ranges from 85 students (lowest) to 659 students (highest), a spread of 574 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Isaac Elementary District (4259) has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 77.4% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Isaac Elementary District (4259) student-counselor ratio is 504:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Isaac Elementary District (4259) chronic absenteeism rate is 62.4% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

19.2%
Federal
52.7%
State
28.1%
Local

Funding Equity

62
Equity Score
44 / 439
State Rank
38
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Maricopa County county, where this district is located.

$1,457
Studio/mo
$1,583
1 BR/mo
$1,839
2 BR/mo
$2,452
3 BR/mo
$2,720
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$63,149
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 12 schools in Isaac Elementary District (4259).

White 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 91.2%
African American 4.9%
Asian 0.6%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

504:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
62.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Isaac Elementary District (4259)

School Enrollment
Pueblo Del Sol Middle School
659
Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes
553
Alta E Butler School
541
J B Sutton Elementary School
522
Isaac Middle School
474
Mitchell Elementary School
414
Joseph Zito Elementary School
387
Moya Elementary
377
P T Coe Elementary School
369
Esperanza Elementary School
369
Bret Tarver Education Complex
179
Isaac Online Prep Academy
85

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Isaac Elementary District (4259)?

Isaac Elementary District (4259) has 12 schools, including 9 elementary, 2 middle, 1 other. Total enrollment is 5,077 students.

How much does Isaac Elementary District (4259) spend per student?

Isaac Elementary District (4259) spends $15,054 per student. The district has an equity score of 62/100, ranking #44 in Arizona.

What is the average teacher salary in Isaac Elementary District (4259)?

The average teacher salary in Isaac Elementary District (4259) is $63,149 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Isaac Elementary District (4259)?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Maricopa County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Isaac Elementary District (4259)?

Isaac Elementary District (4259) students are 91.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.9% African American, 2.4% White, 0.6% Asian, averaged across 12 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Isaac Elementary District (4259)?

Isaac Elementary District (4259) has an equity score of 62/100, ranking #44 out of 439 districts in Arizona. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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