Festival Foothills Elementary School

26252 W. Desert Vista Blvd.
Buckeye, AZ 85396

www.wickenburgschools.org

314 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Festival Foothills Elementary School, located in the master-planned community of Festival in Buckeye, Arizona, serves students from preschool through eighth grade as part of the Litchfield Elementary School District. The school is known for its modern campus and commitment to fostering a collaborative learning environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for student growth in technology, arts, and character development, aiming to prepare students for the transition to high school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Festival Foothills is deeply integrated into the surrounding community, benefiting from a strong partnership between parents, educators, and local residents. The school prides itself on its inclusive culture and dedicated faculty, who utilize data-driven instruction to meet individual student needs. With various extracurricular programs, clubs, and sports teams, the school encourages students to explore their interests, cultivate leadership skills, and build a sense of belonging within the campus community.

314

Total Students

16.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Festival Foothills Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	171
Hispanic	95
Black	25
Asian	1
Two or More	16
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
171 (54.5 %)
Hispanic
95 (30.3 %)
Black
25 (8.0 %)
Two or More
16 (5.1 %)
American Indian
3 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.0 %)
Asian
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:	Wickenburg Unified District (4236)
Phone:	(928)501-6000
Website:	http://www.wickenburgschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	314
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
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

Pre-Kindergarten 39

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 25

Grade 6 34

Grade 7 33

Grade 8 17