BRET R. TARVER

Bret R. Tarver is a public elementary school that is part of the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 705 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 36 teachers, Bret R. Tarver has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Bret R. Tarver Elementary School is located in the Maryvale area of Phoenix, Arizona, and is part of the Isaac Elementary School District. The school is dedicated to serving a diverse student population, focusing on creating a supportive academic environment that fosters both intellectual and personal growth. With a commitment to equity and community engagement, the school emphasizes foundational learning and aims to prepare its students for future academic success through a structured and nurturing curriculum.

The school is named in honor of Bret R. Tarver, a Phoenix firefighter who tragically lost his life in the line of duty in 2001. His legacy of courage and dedication is a significant part of the school's identity, often serving as a point of pride and inspiration for both students and staff. By maintaining strong ties to the surrounding neighborhood and emphasizing core values like resilience and community service, Bret R. Tarver Elementary strives to be a cornerstone of stability and learning for families in the Phoenix area.

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

4308 N. 51st Avenue
Suite 102
Phoenix, AZ 85031
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BRET R. TARVER is a public school in Phoenix, AZ with about 705 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
705
Teachers:
36.33
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 705 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BRET R. TARVER is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 90% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
90.4%
Black or African American
4.3%
White
3.0%
Two or more races
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%
Asian
0.1%

Female
48.5%
Male
51.5%

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.