Palm Valley Elementary

pve.lesd79.org

643 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Palm Valley Elementary School, located in Goodyear, Arizona, is a prominent institution within the Littleton Elementary School District (LESD). Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a well-rounded academic foundation that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and personal responsibility while preparing them for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Palm Valley Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student development. The school prides itself on building partnerships between teachers, parents, and the surrounding Goodyear community to create a cohesive support system for its students. With a commitment to modern educational standards and student-centered growth, the school actively promotes extracurricular activities and initiatives that support the social-emotional well-being of its learners, aiming to graduate well-prepared and civic-minded individuals.

643

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palm Valley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	212
Hispanic	293
Black	63
Asian	24
Two or More	44
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
293 (45.6%)
White
212 (33.0%)
Black
63 (9.8%)
Two or More
44 (6.8%)
Asian
24 (3.7%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

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:	Litchfield Elementary District (4281)
Phone:	(623)535-6400
Website:	http://pve.lesd79.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	643
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
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

Pre-Kindergarten 17

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 110

Grade 6 88