Faras Elementary School

141 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Faras Elementary School is a public school located in Pirtleville, Arizona, and is part of the Douglas Unified School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience while fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes student growth and community engagement. As part of the Douglas school system, it adheres to state curriculum standards while striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population in the unique border-region setting of Pirtleville.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Faras Elementary is integrated into the broader Douglas Unified District network, which provides access to shared resources and district-wide initiatives. The school maintains a commitment to creating a safe and encouraging learning atmosphere, aiming to prepare its elementary students for the transition to middle school. Through its official website, the school keeps families informed about district policies, educational programs, and school-specific activities, serving as a central hub for the Pirtleville community’s educational life.

141

Total Students

6.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Faras Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	138

Hispanic
138 (97.9 %)
White
3 (2.1 %)

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:	Douglas Unified District (4174)
Phone:	(520)364-8461
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	141
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
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 33

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 23

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 21