Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School

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482 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School is a public school located in Phoenix, Arizona, serving students within the Roosevelt School District. Named in honor of the late U.S. Representative Ed Pastor and his wife, Verma, the school reflects a commitment to community legacy and academic development. The campus is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged children, focusing on foundational education, personal growth, and preparing students for success in their middle and high school years.

As part of the Roosevelt School District, the school emphasizes a community-centered approach to education, aiming to engage both students and families in the learning process. The faculty and staff focus on delivering a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state standards, often incorporating modern educational resources to meet the diverse needs of their student population. Through various programs and initiatives, Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary strives to foster a culture of achievement, inclusivity, and civic responsibility, honoring the namesake’s history of public service in the Phoenix area.

482

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	384
Black	66
Asian	2
Two or More	7
American Indian	2

Hispanic
384 (79.7 %)
Black
66 (13.7 %)
White
21 (4.4 %)
Two or More
7 (1.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Roosevelt Elementary District (4279)
Phone:	(602)304-3160
Website:	http://az01901084.schoolwires.net/Domain/23
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	482
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
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 32

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 43

Grade 6 63

Grade 7 60

Grade 8 61