Glendale American School

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615 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Glendale American School, located in Glendale, Arizona, is part of the Glendale Elementary School District (GESD). It serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community, focusing on providing a structured learning environment for students in the elementary grade levels. The school is committed to fostering academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility, aligning its curriculum with state standards to ensure students are prepared for their transition to middle and high school.

The school emphasizes a supportive educational climate, often prioritizing the integration of technology and collaborative learning to engage its diverse student body. By operating under the GESD umbrella, Glendale American School benefits from district-wide resources, professional development programs for staff, and community-focused initiatives. For families seeking more specific information regarding enrollment, extracurricular activities, or current school policies, the district website serves as the primary portal for resources and updates.

615

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glendale American School
Demographic	Student Count
White	123
Hispanic	357
Black	60
Asian	40
Two or More	15
American Indian	18
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
357 (58.0 %)
White
123 (20.0 %)
Black
60 (9.8 %)
Asian
40 (6.5 %)
American Indian
18 (2.9 %)
Two or More
15 (2.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Glendale Elementary District (4271)
Phone:	(623)237-4008
Website:	http://portals.gesd40.org/Domain/16
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	615
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
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

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 77

Grade 6 73

Grade 7 65

Grade 8 99