Skip to main content

Needs Improvement

#1980 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Ironwood School

Elementary School · Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) · Casa Grande, AZ

A Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) elementary school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1500 N Colorado St, Casa Grande, AZ 85122

  • Math 14% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 16% proficient (2022)
  • 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.3Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-21.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio20.9:1
District spending per student$10,237
Chronic Absenteeism44.7%

Students at Ironwood School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency14%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency16%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
63%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
33%
2020*
Math
11%
ELA
18%
2021*
Math
11%
ELA
18%
2022
Math
14%
ELA
16%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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).

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Ironwood 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,949/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Casa Grande), 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

$64,243

Median home value

$242,500

Median rent

$1,289/mo

College educated

19.4%

Homeownership

69.2%

Poverty rate

14.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85122; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Center for Online and Innovative LearningEnrollment path unverified3.8PK–80.7 mi149Compare →
Cgesd Online Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.5K–80.7 mi107Compare →
Legacy Traditional School - Casa GrandeCharter · enrollment unverified7.3K–80.7 mi1,529Compare →
The Grande InnovationCharter · enrollment unverified7.7K–80.7 mi828Compare →

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.

Casa Grande Elementary District (4446)

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#11 of 14
District spending per student
$10,237NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ironwood School is listed in Casa Grande Elementary District (4446); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ironwood School

Ironwood School is a public elementary school in Casa Grande, AZ, part of Casa Grande Elementary District (4446), serving approximately 501 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,980 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ironwood School

What grades does Ironwood School serve?

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

How many students attend Ironwood School?

Ironwood School has an enrollment of approximately 501 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ironwood School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ironwood School is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ironwood School rank in AZ?

Ironwood School ranks #1,980 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Ironwood School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ironwood School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Ironwood School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ironwood School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Ironwood School a charter school?

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

Is Ironwood School a Title I school?

No, Ironwood School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
501
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Pinal County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.7%
Area population (ZIP 85122)
58,328
Area average commute
23.4 min
Area median age
36.4
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 85122; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.