Cactus Wren Elementary School

Washington Elementary School District (4260)

cactuswren.wesdschools.org/

422 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Cactus Wren Elementary School is a public school located in Phoenix, Arizona, and is part of the Washington Elementary School District (WESD). Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education with an emphasis on academic growth, character development, and creating a supportive learning environment. As part of a large district, the school benefits from shared resources, standardized curriculum goals, and a commitment to preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is dedicated to fostering a positive school culture where both students and staff are encouraged to excel. Through its website, the school maintains communication with parents and the community, offering information on academic programs, extracurricular activities, and district-wide initiatives. Cactus Wren places a high priority on inclusivity and community engagement, striving to ensure that all students have the tools and support necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.

422

Total Students

34.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cactus Wren Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	86
Hispanic	225
Black	53
Asian	23
Two or More	19
American Indian	16

Hispanic
225 (53.3 %)
White
86 (20.4 %)
Black
53 (12.6 %)
Asian
23 (5.5 %)
Two or More
19 (4.5 %)
American Indian
16 (3.8 %)

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)347-2100
Website:	http://cactuswren.wesdschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
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

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 48

Ungraded 12