Marjorie W Estes Elementary School

11279 W GRIER RD STE 100
MARANA, AZ 85653

www.maranausd.org/ee

601 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Marjorie W. Estes Elementary School, located in Marana, Arizona, is a prominent part of the Marana Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a "whole child" approach, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success by balancing rigorous curriculum standards with activities that encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and character building.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Estes Elementary is known for cultivating a strong sense of community. The school actively encourages collaboration between educators, parents, and students to create a welcoming atmosphere that reflects the values of the Marana area. With a commitment to modern educational practices and inclusive instruction, the school provides various resources and programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, ensuring that every child has the tools necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.

601

Total Students

54.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marjorie W Estes Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	249
Hispanic	293
Black	18
Asian	4
Two or More	26
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
293 (48.8%)
White
249 (41.4%)
Two or More
26 (4.3%)
Black
18 (3.0%)
American Indian
9 (1.5%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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:	Marana Unified District (4404)
Phone:	(520)579-5000
Website:	http://www.maranausd.org/ee
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	601
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
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 7

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 76

Grade 6 106

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Marjorie W Estes Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	7
Kindergarten	71
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	88
Grade 3	77
Grade 4	91
Grade 5	76
Grade 6	106

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Marjorie W Estes Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	296	49.3%
Male	305	50.7%

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