Ironwood School

1500 N Colorado St
Casa Grande, AZ 85122

www.cgesd.org/ironwood

481 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Ironwood School, located in Casa Grande, Arizona, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Casa Grande Elementary School District. It serves as an alternative educational setting designed to support students who may benefit from a more focused, small-group environment. The school is committed to providing a structured academic experience that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and social-emotional development, aiming to help students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their academic goals.

Beyond its academic offerings, Ironwood School prioritizes the creation of a supportive and safe school culture. By utilizing targeted interventions and individualized attention, the faculty and staff work closely with students to improve attendance, behavior, and overall engagement with the educational process. The school functions as a vital resource within the community, providing a personalized pathway for students who need a unique approach to thrive in their K-8 education.

481

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ironwood School
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	354
Black	26
Asian	7
Two or More	20
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
354 (73.6%)
White
70 (14.6%)
Black
26 (5.4%)
Two or More
20 (4.2%)
Asian
7 (1.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Casa Grande Elementary District (4446)
Phone:	(520)836-5086
Website:	http://www.cgesd.org/ironwood
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
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 61

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 75

Ungraded 2