Serving 490 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School's student population of 490 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 111% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
490 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1651 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
79%
47%
Black
15%
6%
White
3%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School's ranking?
Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School is ranked #1651 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School?
490 students attend Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School?
Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School offer ?
Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School part of?
Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School is part of Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) School District.
In what neighborhood is Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School located?
Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School is located in the South Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 45 other public schools located in South Mountain Village.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of School
August 05, 2024 (Monday)
Fall Break
October 07, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 10, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School - Early Dismissal
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
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