Florence K-8

www.fusdaz.com/fk8

805 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Florence K-8, located at 460 S. Park Street in Florence, Arizona, serves as a cornerstone of the Florence Unified School District. As a K-8 institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a comprehensive educational foundation for students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school focuses on building a supportive academic environment that prepares children for the transition to high school, emphasizing both core curriculum standards and personal development within the local community.

The school’s website highlights its commitment to student success by providing resources for both parents and learners, including academic calendars, extracurricular information, and administrative support. By integrating technology and community-based learning, Florence K-8 strives to create an engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their academic potential. Its location in the heart of Florence allows the school to maintain a strong connection with the local town, serving as a hub for families seeking a structured and community-focused educational experience.

805

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Florence K-8
Demographic	Student Count
White	320
Hispanic	396
Black	31
Asian	4
Two or More	40
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
396 (49.2%)
White
320 (39.8%)
Two or More
40 (5.0%)
Black
31 (3.9%)
American Indian
12 (1.5%)
Asian
4 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Florence Unified School District (4437)
Phone:	(520)868-3540
Website:	http://www.fusdaz.com/fk8
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	805
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
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

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 84

Grade 6 89

Grade 7 95

Grade 8 100

Ungraded 2