Imagine Camelback Elementary is a public charter elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, serving 365 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Imagine Charter Elementary at Camelback Inc. district, which is ranked 528 out of 540 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Imagine Camelback Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Arizona elementary schools, with only 7-12% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 8-22% proficient or better in Mathematics across grades 3-5. The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic (72-74%) and African American (16-18%), which is notably different from the more diverse racial compositions of nearby schools like Clarendon School, CASA Academy, and Alhambra Traditional School. Additionally, a high percentage of Imagine Camelback students (81-82%) are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant level of economic disadvantage.
Despite the relatively high per-student spending at Imagine Camelback Elementary, ranging from $10,482 to $11,366 per student, the school's academic performance remains significantly below the state average. This suggests that the funding may not be effectively translated into improved educational outcomes for students. The nearby schools generally outperform Imagine Camelback Elementary on state assessments and have more diverse student populations, raising questions about equity and access issues for the students at Imagine Camelback.
In the 2022-23 school year, 365 students attended Imagine Camelback Elementary.
Students at Imagine Camelback Elementary are 72% Hispanic, 18% African American, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 1% White, 1% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.
Imagine Charter Elementary at Camelback Inc.