OCOTILLO SCHOOL

Ocotillo 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 724 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 40 teachers, Ocotillo 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.

Ocotillo School is a public elementary school located in Phoenix, Arizona, and is part of the Washington Elementary School District (WESD). Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. The campus works closely with families and the surrounding neighborhood to provide a structured educational experience that prepares students for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

As a member of the WESD, Ocotillo School benefits from a district-wide commitment to innovative teaching practices and the integration of technology in the classroom. The school focuses on meeting the diverse needs of its student population through a balanced curriculum that covers core subjects like mathematics, reading, and science, while often providing enrichment opportunities. By maintaining a focus on community engagement and student achievement, Ocotillo School serves as a vital educational hub for the 85017 area.

For more information, contact Ocotillo School at (602) 347-2400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3225 W Ocotillo Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85017
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OCOTILLO SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Phoenix, AZ with about 724 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
724
Teachers:
40.25
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 724 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending OCOTILLO SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 77% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
77.2%
White
8.0%
Black or African American
5.9%
Asian
5.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.3%
Two or more races
1.2%

Female
51.8%
Male
48.2%

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.