PEORIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Peoria Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Peoria Unified School District (4237) school district, located in Peoria, AZ with about 576 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 34 teachers, Peoria Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Peoria Elementary School, located at 11501 N 79th Ave in Peoria, Arizona, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Peoria Unified School District. As a neighborhood school, it is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for students in the surrounding community. The school focuses on building strong academic fundamentals while fostering social and emotional growth, aiming to prepare its student body for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.

The school is known for its commitment to student-centered instruction and community engagement. By utilizing a balanced curriculum, Peoria Elementary emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while often incorporating technology and extracurricular activities to enrich the educational experience. With a focus on inclusivity and character development, the faculty and staff work to create a welcoming atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and become active, responsible members of the local community.

For more information, contact Peoria Elementary School at (623) 412-4450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

11501 N 79th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
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PEORIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Peoria, AZ with about 576 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
576
Teachers:
34.33
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
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 576 students

Hispanic/Latino
60.2%
White
26.0%
Black or African American
8.3%
Two or more races
2.4%
Asian
2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%

Female
47.6%
Male
52.4%

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.