MANUEL PENA JR. SCHOOL
Manuel Pena Jr. School is a public elementary school that is part of the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 732 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 33 teachers, Manuel Pena Jr. School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.
Manuel Pena Jr. School, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is a prominent institution within the Cartwright School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that prioritizes academic excellence and character development. By leveraging the resources of the Cartwright district, the school emphasizes foundational learning while preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond.
The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the evolving needs of its community, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while also integrating technology to enhance the learning experience. Beyond academics, Manuel Pena Jr. School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and parental involvement, recognizing that a collaborative partnership between families and educators is essential for student achievement. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, extracurricular opportunities, and a student-centered approach, the school aims to cultivate lifelong learners who are well-equipped to contribute positively to their community.
For more information, contact Manuel Pena Jr. 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.
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-4000
http://www.cartwright.k12.az.us
MANUEL PENA JR. SCHOOL is a public school in Phoenix, AZ with about 732 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cartwright Elementary District (4282)
- Total Students:
- 732
- Teachers:
- 33.53
- 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
* 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 732 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MANUEL PENA JR. SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 80% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 79.9%
- Black or African American
- 12.8%
- White
- 3.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.4%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
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.