Pendergast Elementary District (4283)

Serving as a vital educational anchor in Phoenix, Arizona, the Pendergast Elementary District is an active, non-charter public school district headquartered at 3802 N 91st Avenue. Set within a large city environment in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metropolitan region, the district operates 12 operational campuses dedicated to early childhood and foundational elementary education. Pendergast delivers a comprehensive continuum of learning spanning from prekindergarten through eighth grade—alongside specialized ungraded instruction—to prepare thousands of young scholars for high school and long-term academic success.

The district’s vibrant student body of 8,098 children reflects the diverse multicultural fabric of its surrounding community, bringing together a large Hispanic population alongside Black, White, Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, and multiracial students. To foster an enriched, highly supported learning environment, Pendergast maintains a strong staffing context comprising over 1,800 full-time equivalent personnel. This includes approximately 858 full-time equivalent teachers, over 150 instructional aides, and nearly 800 dedicated support staff members, ensuring that every campus provides the guidance, resources, and care required to help young learners thrive.