Robert and Danell Tarwater Elementary

www.cusd80.com/Domain/4024

787 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Robert and Danell Tarwater Elementary, located in Chandler, Arizona, is a highly regarded school within the Chandler Unified School District. Serving students in grades K-6, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered approach to learning. The school cultivates a welcoming, community-focused environment where staff and families work closely together to support the holistic development of every child, emphasizing not just core curriculum, but also character building and social-emotional growth.

Beyond its academic focus, Tarwater Elementary provides a well-rounded educational experience through various enrichment opportunities and extracurricular activities. The campus is known for its strong school spirit and active Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO), which plays a significant role in enhancing the school experience through events and fundraising. With a dedicated faculty and a reputation for high standards, Tarwater remains a sought-after institution for families in the Chandler area who value a supportive and rigorous elementary education.

787

Total Students

43.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Robert and Danell Tarwater Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	373
Hispanic	174
Black	37
Asian	90
Two or More	97
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	6

White
373 (47.4 %)
Hispanic
174 (22.1 %)
Two or More
97 (12.3 %)
Asian
90 (11.4 %)
Black
37 (4.7 %)
American Indian
10 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.8 %)

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:	Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
Phone:	(480)883-4300
Website:	http://www.cusd80.com/Domain/4024
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	787
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
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

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Kindergarten 94

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 116

Grade 6 108

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Robert and Danell Tarwater Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	32
Kindergarten	94
Grade 1	98
Grade 2	113
Grade 3	115
Grade 4	111
Grade 5	116
Grade 6	108

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Robert and Danell Tarwater Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	398	50.6%
Male	389	49.4%

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