Bicentennial South School

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729 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Bicentennial South School, located in Glendale, Arizona, serves as a community-focused educational institution within the Glendale Elementary School District. As a public elementary school, it is dedicated to providing a foundational education for students in the surrounding neighborhood. The school’s mission generally centers on fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic achievement and the development of essential life skills, ensuring students are well-prepared for their transition to higher grade levels.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Bicentennial South emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student engagement. The school leverages its resources to offer a structured environment where diversity is valued and students are encouraged to reach their personal best. By utilizing the Glendale Elementary School District's standardized frameworks, the school works to balance rigorous instructional goals with social-emotional development, striving to be a positive hub for families in the 85303 area.

729

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bicentennial South School
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	645
Black	35
Asian	6
Two or More	8
American Indian	5

Hispanic
645 (88.5%)
Black
35 (4.8%)
White
30 (4.1%)
Two or More
8 (1.1%)
Asian
6 (0.8%)
American Indian
5 (0.7%)

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:	Glendale Elementary District (4271)
Phone:	(623)237-4012
Website:	http://portals.gesd40.org/Domain/9
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	729
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.7
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 68

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 90

Grade 6 86

Grade 7 83

Grade 8 90