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Imagine Avondale Elementary

Grades KG–05 · Elementary · Avondale, AZ · NCES 040078002928

Charter

At a glance

Reported students

343

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

21

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Arizona elementary enrollment

32nd percentile

Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

343

Imagine Avondale Elementary: 343 reported students.

State peer staffing position

50th percentile

16.3:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
457
Teachers (FTE)
19
Student–teacher ratio
24.1:1

What the reported data says about Imagine Avondale Elementary

Imagine Avondale Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Avondale. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Imagine Avondale Elementary Inc. (89784). NCES reports 343 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 32nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.3:1, close to the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (75.5%) and Black (12.5%). English learners represent 12.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Imagine Avondale Elementary

  1. 1How do the reported 16.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 21 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
12.7%
Students with disabilities
7.4%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
2
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White7.6%
  • Hispanic75.5%
  • Black12.5%
  • Asian0.3%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial3.5%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Public schools near Imagine Avondale Elementary

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Eliseo C. Felix School

Elementary · Avondale Elementary District (4272)

02–055160.7 mi
Lattie Coor

Elementary · Avondale Elementary District (4272)

PK–023050.9 mi
Legacy Traditional School - Avondale

Elementary · Charter · Legacy Traditional School - Avondale (91135)

KG–081,3461 mi
Michael Anderson

Elementary · Avondale Elementary District (4272)

PK–088341 mi
Collier Elementary School

Elementary · Littleton Elementary District (4278)

PK–087731.5 mi
Estrella Vista Elementary School

Elementary · Littleton Elementary District (4278)

PK–088931.6 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Imagine Avondale Elementary

What grades does Imagine Avondale Elementary serve?

Imagine Avondale Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Imagine Avondale Elementary Inc. (89784).

How many students attend Imagine Avondale Elementary?

Imagine Avondale Elementary reported 343 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 32nd percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 457 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Imagine Avondale Elementary?

The calculated ratio is 16.3:1, based on 343 students and 21 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Imagine Avondale Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?

Imagine Avondale Elementary is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

Which school district is Imagine Avondale Elementary in?

Imagine Avondale Elementary is part of Imagine Avondale Elementary Inc. (89784), based in Phoenix, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Imagine Avondale Elementary?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Eliseo C. Felix School (0.7 mi), Lattie Coor (0.9 mi), Legacy Traditional School - Avondale (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.