Sunflower School

www.peoriaunified.org/sunflower

25 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Sunflower School, located at 5490 W Paradise Lane in Glendale, Arizona, is a specialized educational institution that primarily serves students with unique learning needs. As part of the broader educational landscape in the Glendale area, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a structured and supportive environment designed to foster academic, social, and behavioral growth for children who may struggle in traditional classroom settings.

The school places a strong emphasis on individualized instruction, tailoring its curriculum to meet the specific developmental milestones and therapeutic needs of each student. By maintaining a focus on small class sizes and a personalized approach, Sunflower School aims to build student confidence, improve interpersonal communication, and equip learners with the essential life skills necessary for their long-term success both inside and outside the classroom.

Total Students

3.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunflower School
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	13
Black	2
Two or More	1
American Indian	2

Hispanic
13 (52.0 %)
White
7 (28.0 %)
Black
2 (8.0 %)
American Indian
2 (8.0 %)
Two or More
1 (4.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Peoria Unified School District (4237)
Phone:	(623)412-5050
Website:	http://www.peoriaunified.org/sunflower
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	25
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.3
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 1

Grade 2 1

Grade 3 4

Grade 4 2

Grade 5 1

Grade 6 2

Grade 7 1

Grade 8 1

Grade 9 5

Grade 10 2

Grade 11 1