FARAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Faras Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Douglas Unified District (4174) school district, located in Pirtleville, AZ with about 155 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, Faras Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Faras Elementary School is a public school located in Pirtleville, Arizona, and is part of the Douglas Unified School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience while fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes student growth and community engagement. As part of the Douglas school system, it adheres to state curriculum standards while striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population in the unique border-region setting of Pirtleville.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Faras Elementary is integrated into the broader Douglas Unified District network, which provides access to shared resources and district-wide initiatives. The school maintains a commitment to creating a safe and encouraging learning atmosphere, aiming to prepare its elementary students for the transition to middle school. Through its official website, the school keeps families informed about district policies, educational programs, and school-specific activities, serving as a central hub for the Pirtleville community’s educational life.

For more information, contact Faras Elementary School at (520) 364-2447 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

410 W. Fir Avenue
Pirtleville, AZ 85626
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FARAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Pirtleville, AZ with about 155 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
155
Teachers:
9
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
Title I schoolwide 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 155 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FARAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 98% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
98.1%
White
1.9%

Female
38.7%
Male
61.3%

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.