Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School

www.peoriaunified.org/sahuaroranch

618 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School, located in Glendale, Arizona, is part of the Glendale Elementary School District. Serving students in the surrounding community, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development. Its curriculum is aligned with state standards, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

The school is noted for its community-oriented atmosphere and commitment to student engagement. Like many schools in the district, Sahuaro Ranch emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and utilizes various programs to support diverse learners, including those needing additional academic assistance or enrichment. By prioritizing strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the local community, the school strives to create a stable and nurturing educational space for its student body.

618

Total Students

36.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	198
Hispanic	314
Black	42
Asian	18
Two or More	30
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
314 (50.8 %)
White
198 (32.0 %)
Black
42 (6.8 %)
Two or More
30 (4.9 %)
Asian
18 (2.9 %)
American Indian
13 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)

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)412-4775
Website:	http://www.peoriaunified.org/sahuaroranch
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	618
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
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 66

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 74

Grade 6 68

Grade 7 64

Grade 8 69