GARDEN LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Garden Lakes Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Pendergast Elementary District (4283) school district, located in Avondale, AZ with about 886 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 45 teachers, Garden Lakes 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.
Garden Lakes Elementary School is a public school located in Avondale, Arizona, serving students in the Pendergast Elementary School District. Situated in a suburban community, the school is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As part of a district that prioritizes both local community connection and modern educational standards, Garden Lakes aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in middle school and beyond.
The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that typically focuses on core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science, while often integrating extracurricular opportunities to support social-emotional learning. By maintaining a focus on a safe and inclusive environment, Garden Lakes Elementary strives to foster a collaborative culture among teachers, parents, and students. Through its various academic programs and district resources, the school works to ensure that students are equipped with the skills necessary to excel in a changing educational landscape.
For more information, contact Garden Lakes 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.
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-2200
GARDEN LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Avondale, AZ with about 886 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Pendergast Elementary District (4283)
- Total Students:
- 886
- Teachers:
- 45
- 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 886 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 57.4%
- White
- 23.3%
- Black or African American
- 7.6%
- Two or more races
- 7.2%
- Asian
- 3.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
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.