Copperwood School

www.peoriaunified.org/copperwood

672 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Copperwood School, located in Glendale, Arizona, is a public elementary school serving students in the Peoria Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic achievement, personal growth, and the development of essential life skills. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state standards, the faculty works to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond, while maintaining a strong focus on core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science.

Beyond the classroom, Copperwood School is known for its supportive community culture, which encourages collaboration between teachers, students, and parents. The school frequently implements programs designed to promote positive behavior and social-emotional development, ensuring that students feel safe and valued. With an active focus on student engagement and extracurricular involvement, Copperwood aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that helps each child reach their full potential within a structured and encouraging academic setting.

672

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Copperwood School
Demographic	Student Count
White	329
Hispanic	237
Black	37
Asian	18
Two or More	40
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	2

White
329 (49.0 %)
Hispanic
237 (35.3 %)
Two or More
40 (6.0 %)
Black
37 (5.5 %)
Asian
18 (2.7 %)
American Indian
9 (1.3 %)
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:	Peoria Unified School District (4237)
Phone:	(623)412-4650
Website:	http://www.peoriaunified.org/copperwood
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	672
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
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 56

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 74

Grade 6 79

Grade 7 83

Grade 8 91