Esperanza Elementary School

www.dvusd.org/esperanza

443 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Esperanza Elementary School is a public school located in Phoenix, Arizona, serving as part of the Isaac School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the local community, focusing on core academic standards and personal development. Its mission is deeply tied to the district’s broader goal of fostering equitable learning opportunities and preparing students for success in secondary education and beyond.

The school is situated within a district that prioritizes community engagement and culturally responsive teaching. By utilizing the resources and curriculum provided by the Isaac School District, Esperanza Elementary aims to support the diverse needs of its student population through structured classroom instruction and extracurricular initiatives. Prospective families and community members can learn more about the school’s specific academic programs, enrollment procedures, and campus activities by visiting their official website at isaacschools.org.

443

Total Students

35.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Esperanza Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	143
Hispanic	215
Black	39
Asian	10
Two or More	30
American Indian	6

Hispanic
215 (48.5%)
White
143 (32.3%)
Black
39 (8.8%)
Two or More
30 (6.8%)
Asian
10 (2.3%)
American Indian
6 (1.4%)

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:	Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
Phone:	(623)445-3700
Website:	http://www.dvusd.org/esperanza
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	443
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
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

Pre-Kindergarten 46

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 61

Grade 6 61