Hillside Elementary School

Hillside Elementary District (4482)
HC 1 BOX 3056
BAGDAD, AZ 86321
6 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Hillside Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Bagdad, Arizona. As part of the Bagdad Unified School District, the school serves a tight-knit community, primarily supporting families connected to the local mining industry. Due to its remote location, the school plays a central role in the town, often acting as a focal point for community activities and providing a personalized educational environment for its students.

The school is characterized by its close proximity to the Bagdad copper mine, which significantly shapes the local economy and the student population. With a focus on foundational education, Hillside Elementary emphasizes small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, aiming to prepare its students for their transition to the middle and high school levels within the same district. It remains a vital institution for the Bagdad area, dedicated to fostering academic growth and community connection in a unique, isolated desert setting.
6
Total Students
6.0
Full-Time Teachers
1.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    5 (83.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (16.7 %)
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: Hillside Elementary District (4482)
Phone: (928)442-3416
Website: http://hillsideesd.com/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 6
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 1.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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
Grade 1 2
Grade 3 1
Grade 4 1
Grade 6 2
Gender Ratio