Arthur M Hamilton School

2020 W DURANGO ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85009

www.msdaz.org/

229 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Arthur M. Hamilton School, located on West Durango Street in Phoenix, is a primary educational institution operating under the Murphy Elementary School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the surrounding community, focusing on foundational academic growth and the development of essential social skills. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its diverse student population for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Arthur M. Hamilton School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student well-being. The school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where teachers, staff, and families work collaboratively to support the holistic needs of each child. Through various school programs and resources, the institution promotes a culture of achievement and character building, aiming to serve as a cornerstone of stability and growth for the students and families of the Phoenix area.

229

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arthur M Hamilton School
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	151
Black	62
American Indian	3

Hispanic
151 (65.9 %)
Black
62 (27.1 %)
White
13 (5.7 %)
American Indian
3 (1.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Murphy Elementary District (4265)
Phone:	(602)353-5331
Website:	http://www.msdaz.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	229
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 24

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 24

Grade 6 18

Grade 7 18

Grade 8 20