Magnet Traditional School

magnet.phxschools.org

419 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

**Magnet Traditional School**, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is a public school within the Phoenix Elementary School District #1 that emphasizes a structured and disciplined academic environment. As a "traditional" school, it distinguishes itself from other educational models by prioritizing a back-to-basics approach. The curriculum is heavily focused on foundational subjects, including reading, writing, and mathematics, often utilizing teacher-directed instruction to ensure students achieve mastery in core academic areas.

Beyond its academic rigor, the school is known for its high expectations regarding student behavior, uniform policies, and consistent classroom routines. By fostering a predictable and orderly atmosphere, Magnet Traditional School aims to minimize distractions and maximize time on task. The school serves a diverse student population and is designed for families who prefer a more formal, structured educational setting to prepare students for success in higher-level studies and future academic endeavors.

419

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Magnet Traditional School
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	349
Black	43
Two or More	5
American Indian	7

Hispanic
349 (83.3 %)
Black
43 (10.3 %)
White
15 (3.6 %)
American Indian
7 (1.7 %)
Two or More
5 (1.2 %)

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)257-6281
Website:	http://magnet.phxschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	419
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
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

Kindergarten 26

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 43

Grade 6 62

Grade 7 64

Grade 8 64