Ray Elementary School

Ray Unified District (4438)
651 Sen. Chastain Dr.
Kearny, AZ 85137
184 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Ray Elementary School is a public school located in Kearny, Arizona, and serves as a key educational institution within the Ray Unified School District. The school provides foundational education for students in the surrounding community, focusing on academic development and preparing children for their transition into secondary education. Its location in Kearny places it within a small, tight-knit community, which often reflects in the school's commitment to fostering a supportive and localized learning environment for its students.

As part of the Ray Unified School District, the school adheres to the academic standards set forth by the state of Arizona while striving to meet the unique needs of its student population. By maintaining a dedicated district website, the school ensures that parents and community members have access to essential resources, such as academic calendars, district policies, and announcements regarding school events. Through its ongoing efforts, Ray Elementary plays a central role in the educational infrastructure of the Kearny area, emphasizing the importance of community involvement and student success.
184
Total Students
11.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    93 (50.5 %)
  • White
    85 (46.2 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.1 %)
  • Asian
    2 (1.1 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (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: Ray Unified District (4438)
Phone: (520)363-5515
Website: http://www.rayusd.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 184
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 24
Kindergarten 18
Grade 1 28
Grade 2 25
Grade 3 19
Grade 4 17
Grade 5 34
Grade 6 19
Gender Ratio
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Hayden-Winkelman Unified District (4212)
221 Students
824 Thorne Ave.
Winkelman, AZ 85292 (9.4 miles away)
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