Litchfield Elementary School

255 E. Wigwam Blvd
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

les.lesd79.org

653 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Litchfield Elementary School, located in the historic community of Litchfield Park, Arizona, serves as a cornerstone of the Litchfield Elementary School District. Situated at 255 E. Wigwam Blvd, the school is deeply embedded in a neighborhood known for its suburban charm and long-standing community traditions. As a primary educational institution in the area, it focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills for young learners.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Litchfield Elementary School District, which prioritizes innovation, student engagement, and the integration of technology in the classroom. By maintaining close ties to the local community, Litchfield Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares its students for successful transitions into middle school and beyond. Prospective families and community members can access further information regarding school programs, academic calendars, and district resources through their official website at http://www.lesd.k12.az.us.

653

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Litchfield Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	275
Hispanic	303
Black	28
Asian	10
Two or More	33
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
303 (46.4%)
White
275 (42.1%)
Two or More
33 (5.1%)
Black
28 (4.3%)
Asian
10 (1.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Litchfield Elementary District (4281)
Phone:	(623)535-6100
Website:	http://les.lesd79.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	653
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
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 59

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 107

Grade 6 1

Grade 8 1

Ungraded 3