Villa De Paz Elementary School

www.pesd92.org/villadepaz/index.html

618 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Villa De Paz Elementary School is a public school located in Phoenix, Arizona, serving students as part of the Pendergast Elementary School District (District 92). The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, Villa De Paz aims to equip its students with the foundational skills necessary for success in their future educational pursuits, while maintaining a strong connection to the surrounding community.

The school is dedicated to creating a well-rounded experience for its student body through a variety of programs and initiatives designed to address diverse learning needs. With an emphasis on collaboration between educators, parents, and students, Villa De Paz strives to cultivate an inclusive atmosphere where individual achievements are celebrated. As part of the Pendergast district, the school adheres to the district’s broader mission of excellence, ensuring that its resources and instructional strategies are aligned with current educational standards to prepare students for the challenges of the 21st century.

618

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Villa De Paz Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	66
Hispanic	484
Black	42
Asian	4
Two or More	16
American Indian	6

Hispanic
484 (78.3 %)
White
66 (10.7 %)
Black
42 (6.8 %)
Two or More
16 (2.6 %)
American Indian
6 (1.0 %)
Asian
4 (0.6 %)

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)772-2490
Website:	http://www.pesd92.org/villadepaz/index.html
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	618
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
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 92

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 59

Grade 6 59

Grade 7 78

Grade 8 62

Ungraded 1