The top reported proficiency rate is 52% in Math. The lowest is 27% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Imagine Coolidge Elementary Inc. (89786)
Imagine Coolidge Elementary Inc. serves as a single-school district for kindergarten through fifth grade in Pinal County, Arizona. It is not a traditional public school district with multiple buildings; rather, it functions as a district-level entity that operates one elementary school. This structure is common among charter schools in Arizona, though the district’s charter status is not specified in the available records. A parent considering this school is looking at a small, contained elementary environment.
Academically, the school posts results that place it in the top quartile for overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades among Pinal County’s districts. That is a meaningful strength in a county with many elementary options. In math, proficiency rates rise from third to fifth grade, with fifth grade showing the highest performance. In English language arts, proficiency is steady across grades three through five, at a level that is solid but not as high as math. Science results for fifth graders, the only grade tested in that subject, are lower than both math and ELA; a parent may want to ask the school about science instruction and support.
The student body is demographically diverse, with a majority Hispanic enrollment and substantial shares of white, Black, and multiracial students. There is a small Native American presence and very few Asian or Pacific Islander students. Data on economic disadvantage, students with disabilities, and English learners are missing from the public record, so families should inquire directly about the support structures in place for these groups.
Chronic absenteeism is an area where the school falls below the midpoint among county districts, meaning a higher rate of students missing significant instructional time. This is a soft spot worth exploring with the school, particularly for a family whose child might struggle with attendance or who wants a school with a strong culture of daily engagement. The district’s per-pupil spending sits in the middle range, in the upper half of the county, suggesting a resource level that is typical for the area.
Beyond these metrics, the available data is thin. The school’s website, teacher qualifications, class sizes, course offerings, discipline statistics, and parent engagement activities are not reflected in the sources used here. The district brief, which typically surfaces recent referenda, property-tax changes, or curriculum shifts, turned up nothing of lasting parent relevance. That means a family will need to gather much of the picture directly from the school and from other local families.
For whom does this school fit? A parent who values a strong math showing relative to the county, a small elementary-only setting, and a diverse student population may find it a good match. A parent concerned about chronic absenteeism or who wants explicit data on special education or English learner supports will need to press for details. Because the school serves only primary grades, there is no graduation rate to evaluate, and the pathway beyond fifth grade depends on where students go next—typically a local middle school or another charter.
The lack of community and economic context for Coolidge itself means the neighborhood, housing market, and local amenities are not described here. A family should visit the school, talk to staff, and drive through the area to assess fit. In short, Imagine Coolidge Elementary Inc. offers a competitive academic profile within Pinal County, but the story is incomplete, and the burden is on the prospective family to fill in the gaps.
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