Esperanza Elementary School

www.isaacschools.org/o/ees

369 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Esperanza Elementary School, located on West McDowell Road in Phoenix, Arizona, is a public educational institution serving the local community within the Phoenix Elementary School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing students for success in their future academic endeavors. By prioritizing a supportive classroom atmosphere, the school strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population while encouraging active participation in the learning process.

Beyond standard curriculum offerings, Esperanza Elementary emphasizes the importance of community engagement and parental involvement as essential pillars of student success. The school provides various resources and programs designed to enhance literacy and numeracy skills, while also promoting a culture of responsibility and character development. Through its dedication to academic rigor and a holistic approach to education, Esperanza Elementary works to ensure that its students are well-equipped to navigate the challenges of the 21st century.

369

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Esperanza Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	354
Black	7
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
354 (95.9%)
Black
7 (1.9%)
White
6 (1.6%)
Two or More
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Isaac Elementary District (4259)
Phone:	(602)442-2800
Website:	http://www.isaacschools.org/o/ees
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	369
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 70