AMBERLEA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Amberlea Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Pendergast Elementary District (4283) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 686 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 35 teachers, Amberlea 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.

Amberlea Elementary School is a public school located in Phoenix, Arizona, serving students within the Pendergast Elementary School District. Situated on West Virginia Avenue, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and student development. As part of a district committed to preparing students for future success, Amberlea focuses on providing a well-rounded education that incorporates core curriculum standards alongside opportunities for personal and social development.

The school is known for its commitment to community engagement and maintaining a structured, inclusive atmosphere for its diverse student body. By utilizing district-wide resources and fostering partnerships with families, Amberlea Elementary strives to create a safe and nurturing campus where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. With a clear focus on literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking, the school works to equip its young learners with the foundational skills necessary for their transition into secondary education.

For more information, contact Amberlea 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.

8455 West Virginia Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85037
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AMBERLEA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Phoenix, AZ with about 686 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
686
Teachers:
35.5
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 686 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending AMBERLEA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 87% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
86.6%
Black or African American
7.7%
White
3.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%
Two or more races
0.7%
Asian
0.1%

Female
48.3%
Male
51.7%

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.