Cholla Elementary School

www.cgesd.org/cholla

458 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Cholla Elementary School is a public school located in Casa Grande, Arizona, serving students within the Casa Grande Elementary School District. Situated on E. Kortsen Road, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It serves a diverse student body, focusing on foundational education to prepare children for their middle school years and beyond.

As part of the Casa Grande Elementary School District, Cholla Elementary focuses on providing a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for personal development. The school utilizes resources provided by the district to support student achievement and encourages a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community. For those seeking specific information regarding current school programs, extracurricular activities, or district policies, the official website at http://www.cgelem.k12.az.us serves as the primary hub for updates and administrative resources.

458

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cholla Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	292
Black	35
Two or More	30
American Indian	16

Hispanic
292 (63.8%)
White
85 (18.6%)
Black
35 (7.6%)
Two or More
30 (6.6%)
American Indian
16 (3.5%)

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:	Casa Grande Elementary District (4446)
Phone:	(520)836-4719
Website:	http://www.cgesd.org/cholla
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
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 65

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 88

Ungraded 3