Maryland Elementary School

Washington Elementary School District (4260)

maryland.wesdschools.org/

554 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Maryland Elementary School is a public school located in Phoenix, Arizona, and is part of the Washington Elementary School District (WESD), which is the largest elementary school district in the state. Serving students in the local community, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation rooted in the district’s mission to foster student achievement and lifelong learning. The school environment typically emphasizes core subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics, while integrating modern educational tools to support student growth in an evolving digital landscape.

Beyond traditional academics, Maryland Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the social-emotional development of its students. As a WESD campus, the school benefits from the district’s wide array of resources, including specialized programs, extracurricular activities, and support services designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and academic rigor, Maryland Elementary strives to prepare its students for future success in middle school and beyond.

554

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maryland Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	266
Black	138
Asian	27
Two or More	24
American Indian	37
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
266 (48.0 %)
Black
138 (24.9 %)
White
59 (10.6 %)
American Indian
37 (6.7 %)
Asian
27 (4.9 %)
Two or More
24 (4.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)

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)347-2300
Website:	http://maryland.wesdschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	554
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
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 16

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 63

Grade 6 50

Grade 7 85

Grade 8 67

Ungraded 1