Pendergast Elementary School

www.pesd92.org/pendergast/index.html

658 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Pendergast Elementary School, located in Phoenix, Arizona, serves as a foundational institution within the Pendergast Elementary School District. As a public school serving the local community, it is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for future success. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while building a strong sense of community and citizenship.

The school’s mission aligns with the broader goals of District 92, which prioritize equity, innovation, and high standards of instruction. Through a curriculum designed to meet state benchmarks, Pendergast Elementary provides its student body with core subjects supplemented by enrichment opportunities. By fostering partnerships between teachers, parents, and the local community, the school strives to create a stable and engaging educational atmosphere that addresses the diverse needs of its students in the West Phoenix area.

658

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pendergast Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	567
Black	34
Asian	6
Two or More	12
American Indian	6

Hispanic
567 (86.2 %)
Black
34 (5.2 %)
White
33 (5.0 %)
Two or More
12 (1.8 %)
Asian
6 (0.9 %)
American Indian
6 (0.9 %)

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:	Pendergast Elementary District (4283)
Phone:	(623)772-2400
Website:	http://www.pesd92.org/pendergast/index.html
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	658
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
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 82

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 78

Grade 7 72

Grade 8 63