Alta Vista Elementary School

Washington Elementary School District (4260)

(602)347-2000

altavista.wesdschools.org

559 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Alta Vista Elementary School, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is a public school serving students in the Washington Elementary School District (WESD). The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on academic growth and the holistic development of its students. With a curriculum aligned to Arizona state standards, the school emphasizes foundational skills in reading, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating technology and enrichment opportunities to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Alta Vista places a strong emphasis on community involvement and character education. The school actively encourages partnership between parents, staff, and the neighborhood to create a welcoming culture that values diversity and student engagement. By utilizing the resources of the WESD network, the school offers various support services and extracurricular programs designed to foster a well-rounded educational experience for its diverse student population.

559

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alta Vista Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	84
Hispanic	284
Black	125
Asian	34
Two or More	15
American Indian	17

Hispanic
284 (50.8 %)
Black
125 (22.4 %)
White
84 (15.0 %)
Asian
34 (6.1 %)
American Indian
17 (3.0 %)
Two or More
15 (2.7 %)

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:	Washington Elementary School District (4260)
Phone:	(602)347-2000
Website:	http://altavista.wesdschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	559
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
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 74

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 84

Grade 6 82