Surprise Elementary School

782 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Surprise Elementary School, located in El Mirage, Arizona, is a prominent member of the Dysart Unified School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As part of a larger district known for its commitment to educational excellence, the school utilizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for success in higher grade levels and beyond.

Beyond academics, Surprise Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the well-being of its student body. The school leverages the resources of the Dysart Unified School District to offer various extracurricular opportunities and support services, ensuring a holistic approach to education. Parents and community members can find detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives by visiting their official website at http://www.dysart.org.

782

Total Students

44.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Surprise Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	130
Hispanic	511
Black	79
Asian	1
Two or More	41
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	15

Hispanic
511 (65.3%)
White
130 (16.6%)
Black
79 (10.1%)
Two or More
41 (5.2%)
Pacific Islander
15 (1.9%)
American Indian
5 (0.6%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Dysart Unified District (4243)
Phone:	(623)876-7400
Website:	http://dysart.org/surprise
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	782
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
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

Pre-Kindergarten 44

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 87

Grade 6 85

Grade 7 87

Grade 8 90