Tartesso Elementary School

Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254)

tartesso.smusd90.org

355 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Tartesso Elementary School, located in the master-planned community of Tartesso in Buckeye, Arizona, serves as a central hub for academic and social development in the Saddle Mountain Unified School District. As a modern K-8 institution, the school is designed to meet the needs of a growing suburban population, emphasizing a foundational approach to education that prepares students for the transition to high school. The campus is noted for its integration into the local neighborhood, fostering a strong sense of community involvement and family partnership.

The school’s mission focuses on cultivating a positive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve academic excellence while developing critical life skills. By leveraging the resources of the Saddle Mountain Unified School District, Tartesso Elementary provides a diverse curriculum that includes core subjects, technology integration, and various extracurricular opportunities. The school prides itself on maintaining high standards for student conduct and academic rigor, striving to empower its students to become responsible, well-rounded citizens within the Buckeye area.

355

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tartesso Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	106
Hispanic	205
Black	23
Two or More	15
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
205 (57.7 %)
White
106 (29.9 %)
Black
23 (6.5 %)
Two or More
15 (4.2 %)
American Indian
5 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254)
Phone:	(623)474-5400
Website:	http://tartesso.smusd90.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
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 59

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 44