Justine Spitalny STE3AM School

www.csd83.org/Spitalny

682 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Justine Spitalny Elementary School is a public school located in Phoenix, Arizona, serving students within the Cartwright School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the preparation of students for success in a diverse and evolving global society. By focusing on core curriculum standards and utilizing modern educational strategies, the school aims to help each student reach their full potential through classroom instruction and collaborative extracurricular engagement.

As part of the Cartwright community, Justine Spitalny focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school provides a variety of resources and programs designed to promote inclusivity and academic excellence, ensuring that students from various backgrounds receive the support they need. Through its dedication to community involvement and a well-rounded educational experience, Justine Spitalny School strives to create a positive, safe, and productive atmosphere for its entire student body.

682

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Justine Spitalny STE3AM School
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	637
Black	15
Asian	3
Two or More	1
American Indian	2

Hispanic
637 (93.4 %)
White
24 (3.5 %)
Black
15 (2.2 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Two or More
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Cartwright Elementary District (4282)
Phone:	(623)691-4400
Website:	http://www.csd83.org/Spitalny
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	682
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
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 19

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 75

Grade 7 85

Grade 8 94

Ungraded 4