Bernard Black Elementary School

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617 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Bernard Black Elementary School, located in the Laveen area of Phoenix, is a key institution within the Roosevelt School District No. 66. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on creating a supportive and academically rigorous environment that prepares young learners for future success. The school emphasizes foundational skills in literacy and mathematics, while also integrating social-emotional learning to ensure that students develop the character traits necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

The school is deeply connected to the local community and leverages its position within the Roosevelt district to provide a variety of extracurricular opportunities and resources for families. By utilizing the district’s broader educational framework, Bernard Black Elementary works to close achievement gaps and foster a culture of inclusivity and engagement. For families looking for more specific information on academic programs, school schedules, or district-wide initiatives, the school maintains an active presence through the official Roosevelt School District website.

617

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bernard Black Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	396
Black	143
Asian	25
Two or More	16
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
396 (64.2 %)
Black
143 (23.2 %)
White
26 (4.2 %)
Asian
25 (4.1 %)
Two or More
16 (2.6 %)
American Indian
10 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Roosevelt Elementary District (4279)
Phone:	(602)304-3180
Website:	http://az01901084.schoolwires.net/Domain/25
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	617
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
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 65

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 51

Grade 6 59

Grade 7 67

Grade 8 74