Corte Sierra Elementary School

cse.lesd79.org

560 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Corte Sierra Elementary School is a public school serving students in grades K-8, located in Avondale, Arizona, as part of the Littleton Elementary School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, critical thinking, and the development of well-rounded individuals. By integrating modern educational practices with a focus on core curriculum standards, Corte Sierra aims to prepare its students for successful transitions into high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic program, Corte Sierra places a strong value on community involvement and student engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and programs designed to help students discover their unique talents and interests. With a focus on inclusive practices and character development, the school strives to create a safe, collaborative atmosphere where both students and staff work together to achieve common goals within the Littleton Elementary School District framework.

560

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Corte Sierra Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	155
Hispanic	292
Black	55
Asian	28
Two or More	21
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
292 (52.1 %)
White
155 (27.7 %)
Black
55 (9.8 %)
Asian
28 (5.0 %)
Two or More
21 (3.7 %)
American Indian
6 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)

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:	Litchfield Elementary District (4281)
Phone:	(623)547-1000
Website:	http://cse.lesd79.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	560
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
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 81

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 101