SAHUARO SCHOOL

Sahuaro 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 571 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 37 teachers, Sahuaro 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.

Sahuaro School is a public elementary school located in Phoenix, Arizona, and is part of the Washington Elementary School District (WESD). Serving students in the northern Phoenix area, the school is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, critical thinking, and social-emotional development. By leveraging the resources of the larger WESD network, Sahuaro aims to foster a supportive learning environment that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic excellence, utilizing a standards-based curriculum to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Through its partnership with the Washington Elementary School District, Sahuaro provides students with access to various programs, technological resources, and extracurricular opportunities designed to enhance the overall educational experience. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, enrollment procedures, or academic calendars, the school maintains an active presence through the official district website.

For more information, contact Sahuaro School at (602) 896-6200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

12835 N 33rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
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SAHUARO SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Phoenix, AZ with about 571 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
571
Teachers:
37
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
Pre-Kindergarten
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 571 students

Hispanic/Latino
46.4%
White
32.2%
Black or African American
11.0%
Two or more races
5.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.0%
Asian
2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
43.4%
Male
56.6%

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.