Imagine Desert West Elementary vs Sunridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Imagine Desert West Elementary
Phoenix · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
714 students
Sunridge Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
504 students
| Measure | Imagine Desert West Elementary Phoenix, Arizona | Sunridge Elementary School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1105 of 1,136 | #1029 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #49825 of 50,301 | #48153 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 714 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 714 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 24% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.9 vs 8.4).
- •Sunridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 21%).
- •Sunridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 23%).
- •Sunridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 23.8).
- •Imagine Desert West Elementary is the larger school with 714 students compared with 504.
- •Imagine Desert West Elementary is a charter school while Sunridge Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Imagine Desert West Elementary better than Sunridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sunridge Elementary School ranks higher (13.9 vs 8.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Imagine Desert West Elementary and Sunridge Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Imagine Desert West Elementary: 714. Sunridge Elementary School: 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Imagine Desert West Elementary and Sunridge Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Imagine Desert West Elementary is 1105th of 1,136 and Sunridge Elementary School is 1029th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).