Educational & Verma Pastor Elementary School

Summary:

Educational & Verma Pastor Elementary School is a public school in Phoenix, Arizona, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 482 students. The school is part of the Roosevelt Elementary District, which is ranked 455 out of 540 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school consistently ranks in the bottom 10-20% of Arizona elementary schools, with a ranking between 914 and 1,098 out of 1,000-1,245 schools over the past several years. Its performance on state assessments is significantly below the state and district averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 13% to 25% in English Language Arts and 2% to 23% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 37% to 45% and 27% to 43%, respectively. The school's low performance is particularly pronounced for African American and Hispanic students, who rank in the bottom 10-20% of their respective subgroups in the state. With around 90% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's high level of economic disadvantage may be a contributing factor to its academic challenges.

In contrast, nearby schools like Ignacio Conchos School, Bernard Black Elementary School, and John R Davis School, which are also part of the Roosevelt Elementary District, have generally higher academic performance and serve more economically diverse student populations. The persistent challenges faced by Educational & Verma Pastor Elementary School suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of its community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 2101 W Alta Vista Rd
       Phoenix, AZ  85041-5400


(602) 304-3160

District: Roosevelt Elementary District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,492 Help


Students who attend Educational & Verma Pastor Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Cesar Chavez High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  509

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
76.4%
African American:
16.5%
White:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.8% Help


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Compare Details Educational & Verma Pastor Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.65. (See more...)
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Compare Details Educational & Verma Pastor Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.66. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (76.4%), African American (16.5%), White (3.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Educational & Verma Pastor Elementary School is 17.5. 13 elementary schools in the Roosevelt Elementary District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Educational & Verma Pastor Elementary School is $12,492. 13 elementary schools in the Roosevelt Elementary District spend more per student.
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Educational & Verma Pastor Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.



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Rank History for Educational & Verma Pastor Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Educational & Verma Pastor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 24.69 867th 1062 18.4%
2010 24.99 884th 1090 18.9%
2011 18.97 945th 1075 12.1%
2012 24.50 984th 1141 13.8%
2013 27.12 940th 1158 18.8%
2014 21.36 909th 1079 15.8%
2015 23.17 716th 955 25.0%
2016 22.05 856th 1079 20.7%
2017 27.84 778th 1106 29.7%
2018 25.07 815th 1109 26.5%
2019 16.77 883rd 1039 15.0%
2021 15.07 1115th 1226 9.1%
2022 11.42 914th 1000 8.6%
2023 15.65 1098th 1245 11.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Educational & Verma Pastor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.63 942nd 1027 8.3%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Educational & Verma Pastor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.29 545th 975 44.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Educational & Verma Pastor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.66 1053rd 1201 12.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Educational & Verma Pastor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.09 567th 820 30.9%
2022 17.12 555th 618 10.2%
2023 21.20 953rd 1116 14.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Educational & Verma Pastor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.05 91st 423 78.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Educational & Verma Pastor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.08 822nd 1023 19.6%
2021 18.16 1058th 1219 13.2%
2022 16.46 732nd 824 11.2%
2023 19.06 1018th 1219 16.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Educational & Verma Pastor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.72 740th 1032 28.3%
2019 23.76 625th 850 26.5%
2021 14.81 1139th 1220 6.6%
2022 5.14 822nd 830 1.0%
2023 12.07 1161st 1216 4.5%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Educational & Verma Pastor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.29 826th 895 7.7%
2023 11.83 593rd 607 2.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Educational & Verma Pastor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.19 592nd 911 35.0%
2019 23.77 555th 709 21.7%
2021 20.89 1053rd 1198 12.1%
2023 18.37 1039th 1170 11.2%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Educational & Verma Pastor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.76 836th 1161 28.0%
2023 44.17 565th 1024 44.8%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Educational & Verma Pastor Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Educational & Verma Pastor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 25.35 528th 663 20.4%
2010 35.65 461st 692 33.4%
2011 36.08 447th 685 34.7%
2012 30.96 579th 772 25.0%
2013 33.29 577th 787 26.7%
2014 16.82 606th 690 12.2%
2015 11.29 502nd 521 3.6%
2016 24.18 508th 677 25.0%
2017 23.05 535th 695 23.0%
2018 16.58 603rd 711 15.2%
2019 9.74 579th 605 4.3%
2021 16.63 753rd 832 9.5%
2023 15.66 763rd 854 10.7%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Educational & Verma Pastor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.18 573rd 650 11.8%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Educational & Verma Pastor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.74 298th 606 50.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Educational & Verma Pastor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.10 644th 789 18.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Educational & Verma Pastor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.70 412th 503 18.1%
2023 20.41 612th 717 14.6%
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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Educational & Verma Pastor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.53 205th 257 20.2%
2023 49.25 27th 64 57.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Educational & Verma Pastor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.11 534th 624 14.4%
2021 15.95 761st 820 7.2%
2023 18.42 691st 806 14.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Educational & Verma Pastor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.41 514th 617 16.7%
2021 21.42 675th 818 17.5%
2023 14.63 744th 810 8.1%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Educational & Verma Pastor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.73 507th 573 11.5%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Educational & Verma Pastor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.84 426th 543 21.5%
2021 25.37 650th 802 19.0%
2023 20.28 644th 760 15.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Educational & Verma Pastor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 7.67 761st 780 2.4%
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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.

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by a teacher
Friday, October 26, 2012

Open Quote I had the opportunity to teach at this school on a short-term basis. During my time at this school, the assistant principal was visible, the teachers were in control, and the students for the most part understood what was expected of them. Students seemed to enjoy being there as well as the teachers. I noticed that the teachers were more veterans and had been teaching for quite sometime. If there was a discipline problem, the situation was taken care of immediately and most students wanted to achieve. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Educational & Verma Pastor Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 0
2001 12 152 3 355 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2002 9 154 0 390 0 n/a n/a 0 553
2003 9 154 0 390 0 n/a n/a 0 553
2004 13 168 2 440 4 n/a n/a 0 627
2005 30 244 4 536 10 n/a n/a 0 824
2006 15 141 4 478 7 n/a n/a 0 645
2007 14 144 7 561 6 n/a n/a 0 732
2008 16 143 2 579 6 n/a n/a 0 746
2009 17 132 1 558 6 n/a n/a 0 714
2010 12 108 5 585 10 n/a n/a 0 720
2011 16 116 5 536 10 0 1 0 684
2012 19 97 4 574 9 0 6 0 709
2013 12 108 1 584 12 1 3 0 721
2014 13 99 1 571 15 1 2 0 702
2015 16 82 1 530 4 0 4 0 637
2016 12 81 2 504 3 0 3 0 605
2017 15 79 2 499 4 1 2 0 602
2018 9 57 2 478 3 0 2 0 551
2019 14 77 4 459 1 0 5 0 560
2020 16 71 1 428 2 0 4 0 522
2021 16 73 2 391 3 0 6 0 491
2022 17 73 3 386 5 0 6 0 490
2023 21 66 2 384 2 0 7 0 482
2024 20 84 5 389 4 0 7 0 509

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 Educational & Verma Pastor Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 0 25.0 0.0 n/a
2001 522 28.0 18.6 n/a
2002 553 29.0 19.1 n/a
2003 553 29.0 19.1 n/a
2004 627 33.0 19.0 91.1
2005 824 36.0 22.9 99.6
2006 645 49.0 13.2 99.5
2007 732 38.0 19.3 83.9
2008 746 36.8 20.3 40.6
2009 714 41.5 17.2 95
2010 720 36.0 20.0 91.8
2011 684 34.0 20.1 0
2012 709 29.0 24.4 9.6
2013 721 29.0 24.8 15.8
2014 702 32.0 21.9 3.6
2015 637 32.0 19.9 3.6
2016 605 28.0 21.6 99.5
2017 602 26.0 23.1 99.5
2018 551 24.0 22.9 89.8
2019 560 26.0 21.5 90
2020 522 28.0 18.6 106.7
2021 491 28.0 17.5 n/a
2022 490 55.0 8.9 90.4
2023 482 32.0 15.0 89.8
2024 509 29.0 17.5 n/a

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 Educational & Verma Pastor Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 0 25.0 0.0 n/a
2001 522 28.0 18.6 n/a
2002 553 29.0 19.1 n/a
2003 553 29.0 19.1 n/a
2004 627 33.0 19.0 91.1
2005 824 36.0 22.9 99.6
2006 645 49.0 13.2 99.5
2007 732 38.0 19.3 83.9
2008 746 36.8 20.3 40.6
2009 714 41.5 17.2 95
2010 720 36.0 20.0 91.8
2011 684 34.0 20.1 0
2012 709 29.0 24.4 9.6
2013 721 29.0 24.8 15.8
2014 702 32.0 21.9 3.6
2015 637 32.0 19.9 3.6
2016 605 28.0 21.6 99.5
2017 602 26.0 23.1 99.5
2018 551 24.0 22.9 89.8
2019 560 26.0 21.5 90
2020 522 28.0 18.6 106.7
2021 491 28.0 17.5 n/a
2022 490 55.0 8.9 90.4
2023 482 32.0 15.0 89.8
2024 509 29.0 17.5 n/a

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Educational & Verma Pastor Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,171 (11.5%) $596 (5.9%) $2,938 (28.8%) $6,696 (65.8%) $1,722 (16.9%) $8,417 (82.6%) $10,184
2020 $1,805 (15.7%) $709 (6.2%) $4,319 (37.5%) $7,277 (63.2%) $1,721 (14.9%) $8,998 (78.2%) $11,512
2021 $2,189 (15.9%) $1,511 (11.0%) $5,889 (42.7%) $7,666 (55.6%) $2,410 (17.5%) $10,076 (73.1%) $13,776
2022 $1,122 (9.0%) $1,187 (9.5%) $3,431 (27.5%) $9,080 (72.7%) $1,102 (8.8%) $10,182 (81.5%) $12,492

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Educational & Verma Pastor Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 883rd of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 1098th of 1245 Elementary schools
 3.2%
Ranks 579th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 763rd of 854 Middle schools
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students560482
 13.9%
African American7766
 14.3%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic459384
 16.3%
Pacific Islander00
White1421
 50%
Two or More Races57
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90%89.8%
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Students at Educational & Verma Pastor Elementary School are 76% Hispanic, 17% African American, 4% White, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Educational & Verma Pastor Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Cesar Chavez High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 509 students attended Educational & Verma Pastor Elementary School.


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