TOMAHAWK SCHOOL

Tomahawk School is a public elementary school that is part of the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 789 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 38 teachers, Tomahawk School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

Tomahawk Elementary School is a public school located in Phoenix, Arizona, serving students as part of the Cartwright School District. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment that focuses on foundational academics, including literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills. By fostering a culture of collaboration and community involvement, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success and lifelong learning.

The school places a strong emphasis on student development through a combination of rigorous curriculum standards and social-emotional learning initiatives. With a focus on preparing students for middle school and beyond, the staff at Tomahawk works to integrate modern educational practices with resources designed to meet the specific needs of its community. Through various programs and partnerships, the school strives to ensure that every student has access to the tools and guidance necessary to reach their full potential in an inclusive educational setting.

For more information, contact Tomahawk School at (623) 691-4000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7820 West Turney Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85033
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TOMAHAWK SCHOOL is a public school in Phoenix, AZ with about 789 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
789
Teachers:
38.6
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 789 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending TOMAHAWK SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 89% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
88.8%
White
4.6%
Black or African American
4.2%
Two or more races
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Asian
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
49.6%
Male
50.4%

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.