PENDERGAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Pendergast Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Pendergast Elementary District (4283) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 828 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 39 teachers, Pendergast Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.
Pendergast Elementary School, located in Phoenix, Arizona, serves as a foundational institution within the Pendergast Elementary School District. As a public school serving the local community, it is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for future success. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while building a strong sense of community and citizenship.
The school’s mission aligns with the broader goals of District 92, which prioritize equity, innovation, and high standards of instruction. Through a curriculum designed to meet state benchmarks, Pendergast Elementary provides its student body with core subjects supplemented by enrichment opportunities. By fostering partnerships between teachers, parents, and the local community, the school strives to create a stable and engaging educational atmosphere that addresses the diverse needs of its students in the West Phoenix area.
For more information, contact Pendergast Elementary School at (623) 772-2200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2200
PENDERGAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Phoenix, AZ with about 828 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Pendergast Elementary District (4283)
- Total Students:
- 828
- Teachers:
- 39.5
- 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 828 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PENDERGAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 85% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 84.9%
- White
- 7.2%
- Black or African American
- 4.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
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.