Alta Loma School

www.peoriaunified.org/altaloma

729 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Alta Loma Elementary School, located in Peoria, Arizona, is a prominent member of the Peoria Unified School District. The school serves a diverse student body and is committed to fostering a supportive, high-achieving academic environment. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character development, the school aims to prepare its students for future success in both middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic core, Alta Loma focuses on building a strong community atmosphere that encourages collaboration between students, educators, and families. The school provides a variety of extracurricular activities and resources designed to engage students’ interests and promote well-rounded growth. With a focus on modern teaching strategies and a dedication to student safety and inclusion, Alta Loma strives to be a cornerstone of the Peoria neighborhood, ensuring that every child has the tools needed to reach their full potential.

729

Total Students

36.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alta Loma School
Demographic	Student Count
White	127
Hispanic	472
Black	70
Asian	17
Two or More	32
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
472 (64.7 %)
White
127 (17.4 %)
Black
70 (9.6 %)
Two or More
32 (4.4 %)
Asian
17 (2.3 %)
American Indian
7 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (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)412-4575
Website:	http://www.peoriaunified.org/altaloma
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	729
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
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

Pre-Kindergarten 66

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 78

Grade 7 67

Grade 8 95