Verrado Elementary School

20873 W SUNRISE LN
BUCKEYE, AZ 85396

ves.lesd79.org

847 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Verrado Elementary School, located in the master-planned community of Buckeye, Arizona, serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood. Part of the Litchfield Elementary School District, the school is known for fostering a community-focused environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while integrating technology and collaborative learning to prepare students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Verrado Elementary places a strong emphasis on school spirit and parent involvement, leveraging its location within the Verrado community to create a tight-knit campus culture. The school offers various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs that encourage students to explore their interests and build social skills. By focusing on a holistic approach to education, Verrado Elementary strives to provide a supportive and engaging atmosphere where young learners are encouraged to develop into responsible, curious, and well-rounded citizens.

847

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Verrado Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	419
Hispanic	304
Black	46
Asian	11
Two or More	61
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
419 (49.5%)
Hispanic
304 (35.9%)
Two or More
61 (7.2%)
Black
46 (5.4%)
Asian
11 (1.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)

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:	Litchfield Elementary District (4281)
Phone:	(623)547-1600
Website:	http://ves.lesd79.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	847
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
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 82

Kindergarten 113

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 155

Grade 3 124

Grade 4 132

Grade 5 137