Palomino Primary School

www.pvschools.net/Page/51

575 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Palomino Primary School, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is part of the Paradise Valley Unified School District. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and academically rigorous environment for young learners, typically serving students in the early elementary grade levels. By focusing on foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social development, the school aims to prepare children for future academic success while fostering a sense of community and curiosity within the classroom.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that integrates core curriculum with modern instructional practices. Through its affiliation with the Paradise Valley district, Palomino Primary benefits from access to district-wide resources, standardized educational goals, and a commitment to inclusive learning. Families interested in the school’s specific programs, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment procedures can find comprehensive information on their official website at [www.pvschools.net](http://www.pvschools.net).

575

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palomino Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	483
Black	38
Asian	3
Two or More	8
American Indian	9

Hispanic
483 (84.0 %)
Black
38 (6.6 %)
White
34 (5.9 %)
American Indian
9 (1.6 %)
Two or More
8 (1.4 %)
Asian
3 (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:	Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
Phone:	(602)449-2800
Website:	http://www.pvschools.net/Page/51
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
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 60

Kindergarten 123

Grade 1 139

Grade 2 129

Grade 3 124