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Cordova Elementary School

Elementary School · Alhambra Elementary District (4280) · Phoenix, AZ

An Alhambra Elementary District (4280) elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5631 N 35TH AVE, Phoenix, AZ 85017

  • Math 9% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 18% proficient (2022)
  • 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.75 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency18% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$12,777
Chronic Absenteeism61.3%

Students at Cordova Elementary School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency9%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency18%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 14% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
43%
ELA
60%
2010
Math
43%
ELA
63%
2011
Math
44%
ELA
61%
2012
Math
53%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
43%
ELA
59%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
16%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
21%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
24%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
23%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
6%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
6%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
9%
ELA
18%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Cordova Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 41Some Transit
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,139/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$51,737

Median home value

$242,900

Median rent

$1,197/mo

College educated

11.1%

Homeownership

44.5%

Poverty rate

28.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85017; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sevilla Elementary School-east CampusEnrollment path unverified3.7PK–40.5 mi748Compare →
Bennett AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.2K–80.8 mi112Compare →
Catalina Ventura SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.5K–80.9 mi886Compare →
Alhambra Traditional SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.7K–81.0 mi742Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Alhambra Elementary District (4280)

Schools in district
16
Rank in district
#7 of 16
District spending per student
$12,777NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cordova Elementary School is listed in Alhambra Elementary District (4280); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cordova Elementary School

Cordova Elementary School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Alhambra Elementary District (4280), serving approximately 608 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,485 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cordova Elementary School

What grades does Cordova Elementary School serve?

Cordova Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Cordova Elementary School?

Cordova Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 608 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cordova Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cordova Elementary School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cordova Elementary School rank in AZ?

Cordova Elementary School ranks #1,485 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Cordova Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cordova Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Cordova Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cordova Elementary School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Cordova Elementary School a charter school?

No, Cordova Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cordova Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Cordova Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
608
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
61.3%
Area population (ZIP 85017)
44,336
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
24.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85017; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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