How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ishikawa Elementary School | Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Preparatory Acad |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mesa, AZ | Mesa, AZ |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 786 | 76 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.7:1 | 6.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 21.0% | 84.0% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ishikawa Elementary School | Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Preparatory Acad |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,121 | $22,802 |
| District | Mesa Public Schools | Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Prepar (90330) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ishikawa Elementary School | Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Preparatory Acad |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63.1% | 25.0% |
| African American | 1.4% | 13.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.7% | 43.4% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5.9% | 3.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 13.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ishikawa Elementary School | Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Preparatory Acad |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 785:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.8% | 90.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.