Luke Elementary School

623 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Luke Elementary School, located on North Dysart Road in Glendale, Arizona, is a prominent institution within the Dysart Unified School District. Serving the local community, the school is situated in close proximity to Luke Air Force Base, which significantly shapes its culture and student body. As a result, the school is deeply committed to supporting military families, fostering an inclusive environment that values service, discipline, and community resilience. The school serves students from preschool through eighth grade, emphasizing a structured academic foundation while promoting social and emotional growth.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Luke Elementary is known for its dedication to building a supportive school climate. The faculty and staff focus on personalized instruction to meet the diverse needs of their students, often integrating technology and collaborative projects to enhance the learning experience. With a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement, the school acts as a vital hub for neighborhood families, striving to prepare students for success in high school and beyond through a blend of traditional education and modern pedagogical practices.

623

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Luke Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	174
Hispanic	306
Black	48
Asian	42
Two or More	32
American Indian	17
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
306 (49.1 %)
White
174 (27.9 %)
Black
48 (7.7 %)
Asian
42 (6.7 %)
Two or More
32 (5.1 %)
American Indian
17 (2.7 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6 %)

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:	Dysart Unified District (4243)
Phone:	(623)876-7300
Website:	http://dysart.org/luke
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	623
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 48

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 64

Grade 7 58

Grade 8 61