Ocotillo School

Washington Elementary School District (4260)

ocotillo.wesdschools.org/

650 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Ocotillo School is a public elementary school located in Phoenix, Arizona, and is part of the Washington Elementary School District (WESD). Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. The campus works closely with families and the surrounding neighborhood to provide a structured educational experience that prepares students for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

As a member of the WESD, Ocotillo School benefits from a district-wide commitment to innovative teaching practices and the integration of technology in the classroom. The school focuses on meeting the diverse needs of its student population through a balanced curriculum that covers core subjects like mathematics, reading, and science, while often providing enrichment opportunities. By maintaining a focus on community engagement and student achievement, Ocotillo School serves as a vital educational hub for the 85017 area.

650

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ocotillo School
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	428
Black	66
Asian	71
Two or More	16
American Indian	18
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
428 (65.8 %)
Asian
71 (10.9 %)
Black
66 (10.2 %)
White
49 (7.5 %)
American Indian
18 (2.8 %)
Two or More
16 (2.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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)347-2400
Website:	http://ocotillo.wesdschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	650
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
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

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 91

Grade 6 94