Canyon Breeze Elementary

canyonbreeze.pesd92.org/

640 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Canyon Breeze Elementary, located in Avondale, Arizona, is a public school serving students as part of the Pendergast Elementary School District. Situated at 11675 W. Encanto Blvd, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and community engagement. As part of a district that prides itself on innovation and student-centered instruction, Canyon Breeze focuses on equipping students with the foundational skills necessary to succeed in both their future educational endeavors and the global workforce.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Canyon Breeze Elementary places a strong emphasis on character development and the social-emotional well-being of its student body. The school leverages the resources of the Pendergast district to offer a variety of programs designed to engage diverse learners, encouraging students to take an active role in their education. By maintaining a collaborative partnership between parents, staff, and the surrounding Avondale community, the school strives to create a safe and inclusive campus where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

640

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Canyon Breeze Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	76
Hispanic	440
Black	79
Asian	25
Two or More	9
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
440 (68.8%)
Black
79 (12.3%)
White
76 (11.9%)
Asian
25 (3.9%)
Two or More
9 (1.4%)
American Indian
9 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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:	Pendergast Elementary District (4283)
Phone:	(623)772-2610
Website:	http://canyonbreeze.pesd92.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	640
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
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

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 82

Grade 6 81

Grade 7 81

Grade 8 90