Peralta Trail Elementary School

10965 E PERALTA RD
Apache Junction, AZ 85118

282 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Peralta Trail Elementary School is a public school located in Apache Junction, Arizona, serving students in the Apache Junction Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, emphasizing both academic rigor and character development. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for future success while nurturing a sense of community pride and involvement.

Situated against the backdrop of the Superstition Mountains, the school takes advantage of its unique location to provide a distinct educational atmosphere. It prioritizes strong partnerships between parents, staff, and the community to ensure students receive the resources and guidance they need to thrive. With a mission centered on academic achievement and social-emotional growth, Peralta Trail Elementary strives to create a foundation for lifelong learning for all its students.

282

Total Students

15.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peralta Trail Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	176
Hispanic	73
Black	10
Two or More	18
American Indian	5

White
176 (62.4%)
Hispanic
73 (25.9%)
Two or More
18 (6.4%)
Black
10 (3.5%)
American Indian
5 (1.8%)

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:	Apache Junction Unified District (4443)
Phone:	(480)677-7510
Website:	http://N/A
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	282
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
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 42

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 45