Four Peaks Elementary School

1755 N IDAHO RD
Apache Junction, AZ 85119

www.ajusd.org/Page/2076

498 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Four Peaks Elementary School is a public school located in Apache Junction, Arizona, serving students within the Apache Junction Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on foundational skills in core subjects, the school aims to prepare children for future educational success while encouraging a sense of community and school pride among its diverse student body.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Four Peaks Elementary places a strong emphasis on character building and active student engagement. The school leverages its location in the East Valley to provide a stable, community-focused setting where teachers, staff, and families work collaboratively to support student growth. With a focus on inclusive practices and modern learning strategies, the school strives to create an atmosphere where every student is challenged and empowered to reach their full potential.

498

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Four Peaks Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	213
Hispanic	243
Black	3
Asian	5
Two or More	27
American Indian	7

Hispanic
243 (48.8 %)
White
213 (42.8 %)
Two or More
27 (5.4 %)
American Indian
7 (1.4 %)
Asian
5 (1.0 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Apache Junction Unified District (4443)
Phone:	(480)982-1110
Website:	http://www.ajusd.org/Page/2076
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 88