MARICOPA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Maricopa Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Maricopa Unified School District (4441) school district, located in Maricopa, AZ with about 668 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 35 teachers, Maricopa Elementary 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.
Maricopa Elementary School, located at 18150 N. Alterra Pkwy in Maricopa, Arizona, is a foundational institution within the Maricopa Unified School District. Serving the growing community of Maricopa, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for future success. The campus serves as a central hub for elementary education, focusing on core curriculum standards while encouraging students to engage in collaborative learning experiences.
The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental partnership, aiming to create a holistic educational experience that extends beyond the classroom. By leveraging the resources of the Maricopa Unified School District, Maricopa Elementary offers a structured and nurturing atmosphere designed to help young learners build a strong academic base. Through its commitment to excellence and its focus on developing the "whole child," the school works to ensure that all students have the tools necessary to thrive as they progress through their educational journey.
For more information, contact Maricopa Elementary School at (520) 568-5160 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-5160
http://www.maricopausd.org/MES/
MARICOPA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Maricopa, AZ with about 668 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Maricopa Unified School District (4441)
- Total Students:
- 668
- Teachers:
- 35.2
- 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
* 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 668 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 41.0%
- White
- 32.2%
- Black or African American
- 13.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 8.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.6%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
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.