Michael Anderson

www.ma.avondale.k12.az.us

834 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Michael Anderson Elementary School, located in Avondale, Arizona, serves the local community as part of the Avondale Elementary School District. The school is named in honor of Lieutenant Colonel Michael P. Anderson, a NASA astronaut who tragically lost his life in the Space Shuttle *Columbia* disaster. Reflecting the spirit of its namesake, the school emphasizes a commitment to academic excellence, fostering a learning environment that encourages curiosity, perseverance, and the pursuit of scientific and intellectual goals among its student body.

The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience that addresses the diverse needs of its students. By integrating core curriculum standards with a supportive school culture, Michael Anderson Elementary aims to prepare its pupils for future success while honoring the legacy of leadership and exploration associated with Colonel Anderson. The school actively encourages family and community involvement, viewing it as a vital component in supporting student growth and building a strong, inclusive neighborhood educational hub.

834

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Michael Anderson
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	731
Black	63
Asian	2
Two or More	3
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
731 (87.6%)
Black
63 (7.6%)
White
30 (3.6%)
Two or More
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Asian
2 (0.2%)
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:	Avondale Elementary District (4272)
Phone:	(623)772-5105
Website:	http://www.ma.avondale.k12.az.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	834
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
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

Pre-Kindergarten 2

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 81

Grade 6 119

Grade 7 92

Grade 8 100