EXCELENCIA SCHOOL
Excelencia School is a public elementary school that is part of the Creighton Elementary District (4263) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 765 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 39 teachers, Excelencia School 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.
Excelencia School, located on East McDowell Road in Phoenix, is a public elementary school operating under the Creighton School District. The school serves a diverse student population, emphasizing a supportive and inclusive environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of the Creighton district, it benefits from a collaborative educational framework that prioritizes equity, community engagement, and the integration of technology into daily learning.
The school is known for its commitment to preparing students for future success through a rigorous curriculum that encourages critical thinking and creativity. Beyond classroom instruction, Excelencia fosters a strong partnership with families and the surrounding Phoenix community, often hosting events and programs aimed at holistic student growth. By cultivating a culture of high expectations and mutual respect, the school strives to provide a stable, enriching foundation that helps every child reach their potential within a culturally vibrant setting.
For more information, contact Excelencia School at (602) 381-6000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 381-6000
EXCELENCIA SCHOOL is a public school in Phoenix, AZ with about 765 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Creighton Elementary District (4263)
- Total Students:
- 765
- Teachers:
- 39.63
- 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 765 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EXCELENCIA SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 90% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 89.5%
- Black or African American
- 6.3%
- White
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
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.