Serving 485 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Education & 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 11% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Education & Verma Pastor Elementary School's student population of 485 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
485 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Education & Verma Pastor Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Education & Verma Pastor Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1719 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
76%
49%
Black
17%
6%
White
2%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
85%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Education & Verma Pastor Elementary School's ranking?
Education & Verma Pastor Elementary School is ranked #1719 out of 1,921 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Education & Verma Pastor Elementary School?
485 students attend Education & Verma Pastor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Education & Verma Pastor Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Education & Verma Pastor Elementary School?
Education & Verma Pastor Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Education & Verma Pastor Elementary School offer ?
Education & Verma Pastor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Education & Verma Pastor Elementary School part of?
Education & Verma Pastor Elementary School is part of Roosevelt Elementary District (4279).
In what neighborhood is Education & Verma Pastor Elementary School located?
Education & 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.
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