At a glance
Reported students
369
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
414
Esperanza Elementary School: 369 reported students.
State peer staffing position
79th percentile
19.4:1 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
- 394
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
What the reported data says about Esperanza Elementary School
Esperanza Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Phoenix. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Isaac Elementary District (4259). NCES reports 369 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 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.4:1, above 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 (95.9%) and Black (1.9%). English learners represent 41.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Esperanza Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 19.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 19 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.75 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 41.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.75
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.6%
- Hispanic95.9%
- Black1.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.3%
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.
Other schools in Isaac Elementary District (4259)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Joseph Zito Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
387 reported students
Mitchell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
414 reported students
J B Sutton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
522 reported students
Alta E Butler School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
541 reported students
Isaac Online Prep Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
85 reported students
Pueblo Del Sol Middle School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
659 reported students
Public schools near Esperanza Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Online Prep Academy Elementary · Isaac Elementary District (4259) | KG–08 | 85 | 0.4 mi |
| J B Sutton Elementary School Elementary · Isaac Elementary District (4259) | KG–05 | 522 | 0.4 mi |
| Alta E Butler School Elementary · Isaac Elementary District (4259) | KG–05 | 541 | 1.1 mi |
| William R Sullivan Elementary School Elementary · Murphy Elementary District (4265) | PK–08 | 568 | 1.2 mi |
| Magnet Traditional School Elementary · Phoenix Elementary District (4256) | PK–08 | 356 | 1.3 mi |
| Mitchell Elementary School Elementary · Isaac Elementary District (4259) | KG–05 | 414 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Esperanza Elementary School
What grades does Esperanza Elementary School serve?
Esperanza Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Isaac Elementary District (4259).
How many students attend Esperanza Elementary School?
Esperanza Elementary School reported 369 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 35th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 394 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Esperanza Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 19.4:1, based on 369 students and 19 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 Esperanza Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Esperanza Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Isaac Elementary District (4259) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Esperanza Elementary School in?
Esperanza Elementary School is part of Isaac Elementary District (4259), based in Phoenix, AZ, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Esperanza Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Isaac Online Prep Academy (0.4 mi), J B Sutton Elementary School (0.4 mi), Alta E Butler School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.