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.
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4230
http://www.rsd.k12.az.us
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
- Level:
-
Elementary School
(Special Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Roosevelt Elementary District (4279)
- 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
* 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 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.