Metcalf Elementary School

Morenci Unified District (4230)
Fairbanks Rd #1
Morenci, AZ 85540
770 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Metcalf Elementary School is located in Morenci, Arizona, a unique copper-mining town situated in the mountains of Greenlee County. Serving the families of the Morenci community, the school is deeply integrated with the local mining culture, operating under the Morenci Unified School District. As a primary educational institution in the area, it focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for young students while fostering a close-knit, small-town atmosphere characteristic of the region.

Because of Morenci's remote location and its status as a company-supported community, Metcalf Elementary often acts as a central hub for student development and community engagement. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while working to meet the specific needs of a diverse student body living in a distinct geographical environment. By providing a structured and supportive learning environment, the school plays a vital role in preparing local children for their eventual transition to Morenci’s middle and high school programs.
770
Total Students
40.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    481 (62.5 %)
  • White
    214 (27.8 %)
  • American Indian
    42 (5.5 %)
  • Two or More
    21 (2.7 %)
  • Asian
    7 (0.9 %)
  • Black
    5 (0.6 %)
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: Morenci Unified District (4230)
Phone: (928)865-7290
Website: http://www.morenci.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 770
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.2
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 132
Kindergarten 129
Grade 1 145
Grade 2 125
Grade 3 127
Grade 4 112
Gender Ratio