Kachina Elementary School

www.peoriaunified.org/kachina

327 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Kachina Elementary School is a public school located in Glendale, Arizona, serving students as part of the Peoria Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging educational environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of lifelong learning skills. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the faculty aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond the classroom, Kachina Elementary prioritizes the involvement of families and the surrounding community to enhance the overall educational experience. The school encourages a collaborative culture where students are empowered to excel, and it provides various resources and programs designed to promote both intellectual and social-emotional well-being. With a focus on high standards and a nurturing atmosphere, the school strives to create a foundation for students to become productive and responsible members of their community.

327

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kachina Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	141
Hispanic	135
Black	18
Asian	5
Two or More	24
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
141 (43.1 %)
Hispanic
135 (41.3 %)
Two or More
24 (7.3 %)
Black
18 (5.5 %)
Asian
5 (1.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Peoria Unified School District (4237)
Phone:	(623)412-4500
Website:	http://www.peoriaunified.org/kachina
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	327
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
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 20

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 43

Grade 6 42

Grade 7 43

Grade 8 31