PICACHO SCHOOL
Picacho School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Picacho Elementary District (4452) school district, located in Picacho, AZ with about 170 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 11 teachers, Picacho School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Picacho School, located at 17865 South Vail Road in Picacho, Arizona, serves as a foundational educational hub for the small, historic community of Picacho. As a rural district school, it plays a vital role in the area, offering a close-knit learning environment that focuses on providing personalized instruction to its students. The school is situated in a quiet, desert setting, which fosters a focused atmosphere for academic development while maintaining strong ties to the local community.
The school is known for its commitment to the success of its students, often emphasizing traditional core subjects while working to meet the specific needs of a smaller student population. By operating as a localized center of education, Picacho School provides a supportive culture where educators and families can collaborate closely. It remains a key pillar for the residents of the Picacho area, dedicated to preparing its students for future academic pursuits and personal growth.
For more information, contact Picacho School at (520) 466-7942 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Picacho, AZ 85241-0008
(520) 466-7942
PICACHO SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Picacho, AZ with about 170 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Picacho Elementary District (4452)
- Total Students:
- 170
- Teachers:
- 11
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 170 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PICACHO SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 80% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 80.0%
- White
- 14.7%
- Black or African American
- 2.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.4%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
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.