At a glance
Reported students
441
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
48th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
441
Imagine Schools at Buckeye: 441 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
24.5:1 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
- 134
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 6.7:1
What the reported data says about Imagine Schools at Buckeye
Imagine Schools at Buckeye is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Buckeye. It is one of 1 current school records connected to West Gilbert Charter Elementary School Inc. (79497). NCES reports 441 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 48th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.5:1, 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 (63.7%) and White (24%). English learners represent 11.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Imagine Schools at Buckeye
- 1How do the reported 24.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 18 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White24%
- Hispanic63.7%
- Black5.4%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial5%
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 Schools at Buckeye
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John S McCain III Elementary School Elementary · Buckeye Elementary District (4269) | PK–08 | 777 | 0.5 mi |
| Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School Elementary · Buckeye Elementary District (4269) | PK–08 | 855 | 1.2 mi |
| Westpark Elementary School Elementary · Buckeye Elementary District (4269) | PK–08 | 652 | 1.3 mi |
| Inca Elementary School Elementary · Buckeye Elementary District (4269) | PK–08 | 735 | 1.4 mi |
| Sundance Elementary Elementary · Buckeye Elementary District (4269) | PK–08 | 656 | 1.5 mi |
| Marionneaux Elementary School Elementary · Buckeye Elementary District (4269) | PK–08 | 697 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Imagine Schools at Buckeye
What grades does Imagine Schools at Buckeye serve?
Imagine Schools at Buckeye reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in West Gilbert Charter Elementary School Inc. (79497).
How many students attend Imagine Schools at Buckeye?
Imagine Schools at Buckeye reported 441 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 48th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 134 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Imagine Schools at Buckeye?
The calculated ratio is 24.5:1, based on 441 students and 18 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 Schools at Buckeye a public, charter, or magnet school?
Imagine Schools at Buckeye 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 Schools at Buckeye in?
Imagine Schools at Buckeye is part of West Gilbert Charter Elementary School Inc. (79497), based in Phoenix, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Imagine Schools at Buckeye?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include John S McCain III Elementary School (0.5 mi), Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School (1.2 mi), Westpark Elementary School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.