Picacho School

www.picacho.k12.az.us

165 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Picacho School, located at 17865 South Vail Road in Picacho, Arizona, serves as a foundational educational hub for the small, historic community of Picacho. As a rural district school, it plays a vital role in the area, offering a close-knit learning environment that focuses on providing personalized instruction to its students. The school is situated in a quiet, desert setting, which fosters a focused atmosphere for academic development while maintaining strong ties to the local community.

The school is known for its commitment to the success of its students, often emphasizing traditional core subjects while working to meet the specific needs of a smaller student population. By operating as a localized center of education, Picacho School provides a supportive culture where educators and families can collaborate closely. It remains a key pillar for the residents of the Picacho area, dedicated to preparing its students for future academic pursuits and personal growth.

165

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Picacho School
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	131
Black	6
American Indian	7

Hispanic
131 (79.4 %)
White
21 (12.7 %)
American Indian
7 (4.2 %)
Black
6 (3.6 %)

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:	Picacho Elementary District (4452)
Phone:	(520)466-7942
Website:	http://www.picacho.k12.az.us
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	165
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
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 17

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 17

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 17

Grade 6 23

Grade 7 21

Grade 8 15