McDowell Mountain Elementary School

15414 N MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN RD
FOUNTAIN HLS, AZ 85268

mcdowell.fountainhillsschools.org/

382 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

McDowell Mountain Elementary School, located in Fountain Hills, Arizona, is a public elementary school serving students within the Fountain Hills Unified School District. The school provides a supportive learning environment focused on building strong academic foundations while fostering the social and emotional development of its students. With a commitment to excellence, the school emphasizes a well-rounded education, encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and a sense of community among its young learners.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and staff who work closely with families to ensure each student reaches their full potential. Beyond core subjects like mathematics, reading, and science, McDowell Mountain Elementary integrates technology and extracurricular opportunities to engage students and promote lifelong learning. By maintaining a focus on character development and student-centered instruction, the school serves as a central pillar in the local Fountain Hills community, preparing children for future academic success.

382

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McDowell Mountain Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	162
Hispanic	89
Black	8
Asian	3
Two or More	30
American Indian	86
Pacific Islander	4

White
162 (42.4%)
Hispanic
89 (23.3%)
American Indian
86 (22.5%)
Two or More
30 (7.9%)
Black
8 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.0%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)

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:	Fountain Hills Unified District (4247)
Phone:	(480)664-5210
Website:	http://mcdowell.fountainhillsschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	382
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
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 53

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 64