Silvestre S Herrera School

herrera.phxschools.org

517 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Silvestre S. Herrera School is a public elementary school located in the Warehouse District of downtown Phoenix, serving students within the Phoenix Elementary School District No. 1. Situated at 1350 S. 11th Street, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive and inclusive environment for its diverse student body. The school is named in honor of Silvestre S. Herrera, a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient and local hero, which reflects the institution's commitment to community pride and civic responsibility.

Academically, the school focuses on building strong foundational skills in core subjects while fostering social-emotional growth. As part of a district-wide initiative to prepare students for higher education and future careers, Herrera School utilizes tailored instructional strategies to meet the unique needs of its learners. By maintaining strong partnerships with families and local organizations, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that promotes both personal achievement and community engagement for its students in the heart of Phoenix.

517

Total Students

33.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Silvestre S Herrera School
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	448
Black	39
Two or More	4
American Indian	14
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
448 (86.7 %)
Black
39 (7.5 %)
American Indian
14 (2.7 %)
White
9 (1.7 %)
Two or More
4 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	Phoenix Elementary District (4256)
Phone:	(602)257-3885
Website:	http://herrera.phxschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	517
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
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 30

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 61

Grade 6 45

Grade 7 47

Grade 8 71