Maricopa Elementary School

www.musd20.org

733 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Maricopa Elementary School, located at 18150 N. Alterra Pkwy in Maricopa, Arizona, is a foundational institution within the Maricopa Unified School District. Serving the growing community of Maricopa, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for future success. The campus serves as a central hub for elementary education, focusing on core curriculum standards while encouraging students to engage in collaborative learning experiences.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental partnership, aiming to create a holistic educational experience that extends beyond the classroom. By leveraging the resources of the Maricopa Unified School District, Maricopa Elementary offers a structured and nurturing atmosphere designed to help young learners build a strong academic base. Through its commitment to excellence and its focus on developing the "whole child," the school works to ensure that all students have the tools necessary to thrive as they progress through their educational journey.

733

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maricopa Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	168
Hispanic	343
Black	96
Asian	17
Two or More	66
American Indian	38
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
343 (46.8 %)
White
168 (22.9 %)
Black
96 (13.1 %)
Two or More
66 (9.0 %)
American Indian
38 (5.2 %)
Asian
17 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.7 %)

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:	Maricopa Unified School District (4441)
Phone:	(520)568-5160
Website:	http://www.musd20.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	733
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
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 5

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 117

Grade 3 139

Grade 4 137

Grade 5 118

Ungraded 7