Imagine Avondale Elementary

Summary:

Imagine Avondale Elementary is a public charter elementary school serving 447 students in grades K-5 in Avondale, Arizona. The school has consistently underperformed academically compared to the state and nearby schools, with low proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts and Mathematics. Imagine Avondale's student population is predominantly Hispanic (74.05%) and African American (15.44%), and a high percentage (78.97%) of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a socioeconomically disadvantaged student body.

Imagine Avondale's academic performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 463 out of 1,039 Arizona elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 1,044 out of 1,245 in 2022-2023. In comparison, nearby schools like Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School and Legacy Traditional School - Avondale have higher SchoolDigger ratings and rankings. For instance, in 5th grade Science, Imagine Avondale had a 21% proficiency rate, while Estrella Vista Elementary School and Littleton Elementary School had 16% and 12% proficiency, respectively.

The persistent underperformance of Imagine Avondale Elementary suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to address the specific learning needs of its student population. Exploring best practices and successful strategies employed by higher-performing nearby schools, such as those in the Littleton Elementary District, Morrison Education Group Inc., Litchfield Elementary District, Avondale Elementary District, and Legacy Traditional School - Avondale, could provide valuable insights for improving Imagine Avondale's educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

950 N. Elisio C. Felix Jr. Way
Avondale, AZ 85323

(623) 344-1730

District: Imagine Avondale Elementary Inc.

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 447

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

74.0%

African American:

15.4%

White:

6.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Imagine Avondale Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.94. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (74%), African American (15.4%), White (6.7%). (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for Imagine Avondale Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Imagine Avondale Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	9.78	1024^th	1062	3.6%
2010	8.84	1051^st	1090	3.6%
2011	24.04	879^th	1075	18.2%
2012	41.67	713^th	1141	37.5%
2013	34.94	827^th	1158	28.6%
2014	58.38	459^th	1079	57.5%
2015	29.77	635^th	955	33.5%
2016	45.74	522^nd	1079	51.6%
2017	44.75	559^th	1106	49.5%
2018	54.69	456^th	1109	58.9%
2019	51.59	463^rd	1039	55.4%
2021	28.34	818^th	1226	33.3%
2022	10.77	926^th	1000	7.4%
2023	17.94	1044^th	1245	16.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Imagine Avondale Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	23.50	876^th	1027	14.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Imagine Avondale Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	38.86	826^th	975	15.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Imagine Avondale Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	39.96	634^th	1201	47.2%
2023	25.46	658^th	820	19.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Imagine Avondale Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	70.23	187^th	820	77.2%
2023	28.82	833^rd	1116	25.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Imagine Avondale Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	44.98	523^rd	1023	48.9%
2019	30.84	572^nd	862	33.6%
2021	26.96	874^th	1219	28.3%
2023	16.11	1084^th	1219	11.1%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Imagine Avondale Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.85	200^th	239	16.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Imagine Avondale Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	55.23	421^st	1032	59.2%
2019	53.91	366^th	850	56.9%
2021	32.42	760^th	1220	37.7%
2023	20.43	994^th	1216	18.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Imagine Avondale Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	71.49	18^th	100	82.0%
2021	28.57	730^th	895	18.4%
2023	28.89	472^nd	607	22.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Imagine Avondale Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	63.58	276^th	911	69.7%
2019	58.90	264^th	709	62.8%
2021	37.66	692^nd	1198	42.2%
2022	13.09	678^th	716	5.3%
2023	19.28	1015^th	1170	13.2%

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Rank History for White students at Imagine Avondale Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	16.63	638^th	720	11.4%
2021	24.31	967^th	1161	16.7%
2022	30.31	611^th	800	23.6%
2023	52.51	466^th	1024	54.5%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a parent
Saturday, June 2, 2012

I have a 5y old boy and he is really happy with this school. Staff is really engaged in helping him achieving a great level of learning. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, April 8, 2012

I had two kids enrolled in Imagine of Avondale. A second grader and kindergartner. My second grader was there since kinder and I could not be happier with the school over all. It saddens me that we had to move to a different state because my husband is in the military. but I would definitely recommend it to anybody. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Imagine Avondale Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	69	48	5	93	0	n/a	n/a	215
2010	145	73	11	189	5	n/a	n/a	423
2011	137	87	1	237	3	13	8	486
2012	120	86	4	262	2	8	21	503
2013	135	82	3	314	2	7	26	569
2014	128	89	6	331	7	6	22	589
2015	110	102	3	308	5	3	22	553
2016	89	106	3	327	6	3	18	552
2017	87	82	3	351	5	1	15	544
2018	73	74	2	357	6	1	15	528
2019	64	66	2	409	10	1	15	567
2020	52	57	2	416	9	0	22	558
2021	49	48	2	349	6	0	13	467
2022	41	56	1	338	5	0	16	457
2023	30	69	2	331	2	0	13	447

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Imagine Avondale Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	215	n/a	n/a	56.7
2010	423	n/a	n/a	58.9
2011	486	n/a	n/a	53.1
2012	503	n/a	n/a	45.3
2013	569	n/a	n/a	65.6
2014	589	n/a	n/a	76.1
2015	553	n/a	n/a	59.5
2016	552	n/a	n/a	77.2
2017	544	n/a	n/a	80.7
2018	528	n/a	n/a	77.8
2019	567	n/a	n/a	78
2020	558	n/a	n/a	69
2021	467	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	457	n/a	n/a	68.9
2023	447	n/a	n/a	79

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Imagine Avondale Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	215	n/a	n/a	56.7
2010	423	n/a	n/a	58.9
2011	486	n/a	n/a	53.1
2012	503	n/a	n/a	45.3
2013	569	n/a	n/a	65.6
2014	589	n/a	n/a	76.1
2015	553	n/a	n/a	59.5
2016	552	n/a	n/a	77.2
2017	544	n/a	n/a	80.7
2018	528	n/a	n/a	77.8
2019	567	n/a	n/a	78
2020	558	n/a	n/a	69
2021	467	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	457	n/a	n/a	68.9
2023	447	n/a	n/a	79

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Imagine Avondale Elementary

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,322 (13.3%)	$07 (0.1%)	$2,652 (26.8%)	$4,484 (45.3%)	$4,090 (41.3%)	$8,574 (86.6%)	$9,904

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Imagine Avondale Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 463^rd of 1039 Elementary schools	Ranks 1044^th of 1245 Elementary schools	39.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	567	447	21.2%
African American	66	69	4.5%
American Indian	10	2	80%
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	409	331	19.1%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	64	30	53.1%
Two or More Races	15	13	13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	78%	79%	1%

Schools Near Imagine Avondale Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)						AASA Mathematics (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Imagine Avondale Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	950 N. Elisio C. Felix Jr. Way	Avondale	85323	Maricopa County	Imagine Avondale Elementary Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 344-1730	447			79.0%	30 (6.7%)	69 (15.4%)	331 (74.0%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.9%)								(n/a)		23.0												$00			$00
Eliseo C. Felix School	Public	2-5	540 E La Pasada Blvd	Goodyear	85338	Maricopa County	Avondale Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 772-4300	532	21	25.9	86.7%	51 (9.6%)	71 (13.3%)	395 (74.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (1.9%)	13	817^th of 904 public elementary schools	9.6%		21.9	962^nd of 1245 public elementary schools	22.7%	145	19.0	26.0					25.0	26.0					$8,599	$684	$488	$1,856	$5,571	$1,856	$7,428
Lattie Coor	Public	PK, KG-2	220 W La Canada Blvd	Avondale	85323	Maricopa County	Avondale Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 772-4400	344	13	26.4	83.7%	41 (11.9%)	44 (12.8%)	243 (70.6%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.2%)	2 (0.6%)	9 (2.6%)								(n/a)													$15,873	$1,280	$524	$3,085	$11,395	$2,674	$14,068
Legacy Traditional School - Avondale	Public, Charter	K-8	12320 W Van Buren St	Avondale	85323	Maricopa County	Legacy Traditional School - Avondale	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 344-0330	1,305			42.9%	246 (18.9%)	122 (9.3%)	817 (62.6%)	29 (2.2%)	8 (0.6%)	9 (0.7%)	74 (5.7%)	48.8	415^th of 904 public elementary schools	54.1%		56	480^th of 1245 public elementary schools	61.4%	65	47.0	56.0	45.0	51.0	52.0	51.0	50.0	34.0	37.0	24.0	42.0	50.0		$00			$00
Michael Anderson	Public	PK, KG-8	45 S 3rd Ave	Avondale	85323	Maricopa County	Avondale Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 772-5105	758	35	21.6	88.8%	31 (4.1%)	36 (4.7%)	677 (89.3%)	2 (0.3%)	8 (1.1%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	21.7	671^st of 904 public elementary schools	25.8%		36.1	729^th of 1245 public elementary schools	41.4%	58		36.0	29.0	33.0	43.0	37.0	15.0	32.0	25.0	27.0	31.0	39.0	$10,298	$859	$441	$2,159	$6,922	$2,077	$8,998
Collier Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	350 S 118th Ave	Avondale	85323	Maricopa County	Littleton Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 478-5900	761	40	19.0	62.9%	59 (7.8%)	88 (11.6%)	548 (72.0%)	22 (2.9%)	8 (1.1%)	5 (0.7%)	31 (4.1%)	14.2	792^nd of 904 public elementary schools	12.4%		20.1	1003^rd of 1245 public elementary schools	19.4%	211	19.0	25.0	19.0	29.0	32.0	35.0	16.0	19.0	17.0	35.0	31.0	22.0	$9,758	$834	$303	$1,970	$6,685	$1,937	$8,621
Estrella Vista Elementary School	Public	K-8	11905 W Cocopah Cir	Avondale	85323	Maricopa County	Littleton Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 478-6200	932	46	20.4	68.9%	44 (4.7%)	75 (8.0%)	743 (79.7%)	14 (1.5%)	17 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (4.2%)	17.7	739^th of 904 public elementary schools	18.3%		23.3	938^th of 1245 public elementary schools	24.7%	199	22.0	29.0	27.0	33.0	34.0	27.0	40.0	14.0	22.0	18.0	17.0		$9,024	$685	$326	$1,696	$6,129	$1,884	$8,013
Littleton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	1252 S Avondale Blvd	Avondale	85323	Maricopa County	Littleton Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 478-5700	802	39	20.4	66.0%	42 (5.2%)	73 (9.1%)	648 (80.8%)	14 (1.7%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.6%)	20.3	689^th of 904 public elementary schools	23.8%		32.2	779^th of 1245 public elementary schools	37.4%	90	23.0	40.0	26.0	34.0	38.0	48.0	31.0	22.0	24.0		19.0	32.0	$11,672	$1,050	$465	$2,566	$8,146	$2,011	$10,156
Sun Valley Academy-Avondale	Public, Charter	K-8	1515 North 117th Avenue	Avondale	85392	Maricopa County	Morrison Education Group Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 600-7660	406			53.7%	40 (9.9%)	77 (19.0%)	235 (57.9%)	10 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	40 (9.9%)								(n/a)		37.0												$00			$00
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2150 N Rancho Santa Fe Blvd	Avondale	85323	Maricopa County	Litchfield Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 535-6500	564	30	19.1	52.8%	122 (21.6%)	53 (9.4%)	342 (60.6%)	10 (1.8%)	9 (1.6%)	2 (0.4%)	26 (4.6%)	38.4	491^st of 904 public elementary schools	45.7%		57.4	461^st of 1245 public elementary schools	63.0%	30	38.0	38.0	27.0				49.0	37.0	42.0				$7,680	$639	$03	$1,281	$6,163	$875	$7,038

Frequently Asked Questions about Imagine Avondale Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Imagine Avondale Elementary?

Students at Imagine Avondale Elementary are 74% Hispanic, 15% African American, 7% White, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Imagine Avondale Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 447 students attended Imagine Avondale Elementary.

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