ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Alta Vista Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Washington Elementary School District (4260) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 748 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 41 teachers, Alta Vista Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Alta Vista Elementary School, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is a public school serving students in the Washington Elementary School District (WESD). The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on academic growth and the holistic development of its students. With a curriculum aligned to Arizona state standards, the school emphasizes foundational skills in reading, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating technology and enrichment opportunities to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Alta Vista places a strong emphasis on community involvement and character education. The school actively encourages partnership between parents, staff, and the neighborhood to create a welcoming culture that values diversity and student engagement. By utilizing the resources of the WESD network, the school offers various support services and extracurricular programs designed to foster a well-rounded educational experience for its diverse student population.

For more information, contact Alta Vista Elementary School at (602) 347-2000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8710 N 31st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
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ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Phoenix, AZ with about 748 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
748
Teachers:
41.2
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 748 students

Hispanic/Latino
45.6%
Black or African American
22.9%
White
17.0%
Asian
5.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
4.8%
Two or more races
4.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%

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.