Playa del Rey Elementary School

gilbertplaya.ss11.sharpschool.com/

461 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Playa del Rey Elementary School, located in Gilbert, Arizona, is a prominent member of the Gilbert Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that focuses on the holistic development of its students. With a strong commitment to core curriculum standards, the school emphasizes both academic excellence and the cultivation of essential social skills, preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Playa del Rey is recognized for its vibrant community atmosphere and active parent involvement. The school offers a variety of programs and extracurricular activities designed to enrich the student experience, encouraging participation in arts, technology, and physical education. By maintaining a focus on personalized learning and character development, Playa del Rey Elementary strives to create a safe and inclusive space where every child can thrive and reach their full potential.

461

Total Students

36.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Playa del Rey Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	192
Hispanic	144
Black	26
Asian	35
Two or More	42
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	12

White
192 (41.6 %)
Hispanic
144 (31.2 %)
Two or More
42 (9.1 %)
Asian
35 (7.6 %)
Black
26 (5.6 %)
Pacific Islander
12 (2.6 %)
American Indian
10 (2.2 %)

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:	Gilbert Unified District (4239)
Phone:	(480)892-7810
Website:	http://gilbertplaya.ss11.sharpschool.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
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 34

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 57

Grade 6 48