JOSEPH ZITO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Joseph Zito Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Isaac Elementary District (4259) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 606 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 34 teachers, Joseph Zito 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.
Joseph Zito Elementary School is a public school located in Phoenix, Arizona, serving students as part of the Isaac School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student success. By utilizing a standards-based curriculum and integrating modern instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of middle school and beyond, ensuring that every child has the tools necessary to reach their full potential.
In addition to its academic core, Joseph Zito Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and the social-emotional well-being of its students. The school encourages active partnerships between parents, teachers, and staff to create a cohesive educational experience. With a focus on inclusive practices and student engagement, the institution strives to cultivate a safe, collaborative campus culture where students are encouraged to become responsible citizens and lifelong learners.
For more information, contact Joseph Zito Elementary School at (602) 442-2500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(602) 442-2500
JOSEPH ZITO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Phoenix, AZ with about 606 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Isaac Elementary District (4259)
- Total Students:
- 606
- Teachers:
- 34.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 606 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JOSEPH ZITO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 93% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 92.7%
- Black or African American
- 3.0%
- White
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- 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.