AMY L. HOUSTON ACADEMY

Amy L. Houston Academy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 98 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 17 teachers, Amy L. Houston Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. 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.

Amy L. Houston Academy is a public elementary school located in Phoenix, Arizona, serving students within the Roosevelt Elementary School District. Situated in the 85042 zip code, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education that focuses on academic growth and the development of core competencies for young learners. As part of the Roosevelt district, the academy emphasizes community involvement and strives to create a supportive learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of its neighborhood families.

The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for future academic success by fostering critical thinking and essential literacy and numeracy skills. Beyond the classroom, Amy L. Houston Academy typically engages in district-wide initiatives aimed at student enrichment and holistic development. For families seeking detailed information regarding enrollment procedures, school calendars, or specific academic programs, the Roosevelt Elementary School District’s official website acts as the primary resource for updates and institutional communication.

For more information, contact Amy L. Houston Academy at (602) 232-4230 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7139 S 10th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
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AMY L. HOUSTON ACADEMY is a public Title I school in Phoenix, AZ with about 98 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
(Special Education School)
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
98
Teachers:
17.02
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide 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 98 students

Hispanic/Latino
52.0%
Black or African American
36.7%
White
7.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.0%
Two or more races
2.0%

Female
16.3%
Male
83.7%

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.