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.
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4450
PEORIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Peoria, AZ with about 576 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Peoria Unified School District (4237)
- 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
* 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 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.