Zuni Hills Elementary School

www.peoriaunified.org/zunihills

880 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Zuni Hills Elementary School, located in Sun City, Arizona, is part of the Peoria Unified School District. The school serves students from preschool through eighth grade, emphasizing a well-rounded educational experience that balances academic rigor with personal development. By fostering a supportive and collaborative environment, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their community.

The school is recognized for its commitment to high academic standards and the integration of technology in the classroom. Zuni Hills offers a variety of extracurricular programs, including arts, athletics, and student clubs, which allow students to explore their interests and build character outside of the traditional curriculum. With a focus on parent and community involvement, Zuni Hills strives to create a partnership between home and school to ensure that every student reaches their full potential in a safe, inclusive learning space.

880

Total Students

46.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Zuni Hills Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	623
Hispanic	176
Black	22
Asian	9
Two or More	39
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	2

White
623 (70.8 %)
Hispanic
176 (20.0 %)
Two or More
39 (4.4 %)
Black
22 (2.5 %)
Asian
9 (1.0 %)
American Indian
9 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

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:	Peoria Unified School District (4237)
Phone:	(623)412-5275
Website:	http://www.peoriaunified.org/zunihills
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	880
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 84

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 87

Grade 6 94

Grade 7 132

Grade 8 118