Maurice C. Cash Elementary School

mccash.laveenschools.org/

839 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Maurice C. Cash Elementary School is located in Phoenix, Arizona, and operates as part of the Laveen Elementary School District. The school serves a diverse student population, emphasizing foundational academic growth and a supportive community environment. It is committed to preparing students for future success by integrating core curriculum standards with programs designed to encourage critical thinking, social responsibility, and lifelong learning.

Beyond its academic focus, Maurice C. Cash Elementary promotes a positive school culture that prioritizes student well-being and parental involvement. The school utilizes resources provided by the Laveen district to maintain modern learning spaces and extracurricular opportunities that cater to the varied interests of its students. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, families, and the local community, the school strives to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

839

Total Students

47.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maurice C. Cash Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	760
Black	26
Asian	2
Two or More	14
American Indian	13

Hispanic
760 (90.6 %)
Black
26 (3.1 %)
White
24 (2.9 %)
Two or More
14 (1.7 %)
American Indian
13 (1.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.2 %)

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:	Laveen Elementary District (4276)
Phone:	(602)237-9120
Website:	http://mccash.laveenschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	839
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
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

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 111

Grade 6 105

Grade 7 89

Grade 8 112