Maie Bartlett Heard School

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422 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Maie Bartlett Heard School is an educational institution located in Phoenix, Arizona, serving as part of the Phoenix Elementary School District #1. Named in honor of Maie Bartlett Heard—a prominent philanthropist and a co-founder of the Heard Museum—the school reflects a commitment to community engagement and academic development within the local Phoenix area. It operates as a public school that caters to a diverse student body, focusing on foundational learning and preparing students for future academic success.

The school’s curriculum and environment are designed to support the development of elementary-aged children by providing a structured educational experience that emphasizes core subjects and student support services. Being part of the Phoenix Elementary School District, the school benefits from district-wide resources aimed at fostering an inclusive learning atmosphere. Prospective parents and community members can engage with the school’s specific programs, mission, and calendar through their official district website, which provides information on school operations and educational initiatives.

422

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maie Bartlett Heard School
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	308
Black	62
Asian	11
Two or More	9
American Indian	14

Hispanic
308 (73.0 %)
Black
62 (14.7 %)
White
18 (4.3 %)
American Indian
14 (3.3 %)
Asian
11 (2.6 %)
Two or More
9 (2.1 %)

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:	Phoenix Elementary District (4256)
Phone:	(602)257-3880
Website:	http://heard.phxschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
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 1

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 53

Grade 7 51

Grade 8 38

Ungraded 1