ALHAMBRA TRADITIONAL SCHOOL
Alhambra Traditional School is a public elementary school that is part of the Alhambra Elementary District (4280) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 710 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 29 teachers, Alhambra Traditional School has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Alhambra Traditional School, located at 3736 W. Osborn Rd in Phoenix, Arizona, serves as a cornerstone of the Alhambra Elementary School District. As a "traditional" school, the institution distinguishes itself from standard public schools by utilizing a structured, teacher-led instructional approach. This model emphasizes a back-to-basics curriculum that prioritizes core academic subjects—reading, writing, and mathematics—while maintaining a strong focus on high academic standards, disciplined classroom environments, and consistent homework expectations.
Beyond its rigorous academic framework, the school fosters a sense of community and school pride, often requiring uniforms to minimize distractions and promote a professional atmosphere. By combining structured character development with a fast-paced, sequential learning path, Alhambra Traditional School aims to provide a stable, high-achieving environment for elementary-aged students. It remains a popular choice for families in the Phoenix area who prefer a more formal, traditional educational style compared to the open-classroom or project-based models found in other neighborhood schools.
For more information, contact Alhambra Traditional School at (602) 484-8816 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 484-8816
ALHAMBRA TRADITIONAL SCHOOL is a public school in Phoenix, AZ with about 710 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Alhambra Elementary District (4280)
- Total Students:
- 710
- Teachers:
- 29
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 710 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ALHAMBRA TRADITIONAL SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 73% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 73.0%
- White
- 14.1%
- Black or African American
- 7.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- Asian
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 54.9%
- Male
- 45.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.