Apache Elementary School

www.peoriaunified.org/apache

751 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Apache Elementary School, located in Peoria, Arizona, is a prominent member of the Peoria Unified School District. Serving students in the local community, the school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to foster both intellectual growth and character development. As a cornerstone of the Peoria Unified system, Apache Elementary focuses on providing a supportive environment that encourages students to achieve their personal best while building a strong foundation for their future education.

The school is dedicated to creating a collaborative culture that involves students, staff, and parents. By utilizing the district’s standardized educational framework, Apache Elementary integrates modern teaching practices with a focus on student engagement and community involvement. With its commitment to high academic standards and a nurturing school climate, Apache Elementary serves as a vital educational resource for families in the Peoria area, striving to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

751

Total Students

40.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Apache Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	391
Hispanic	225
Black	38
Asian	33
Two or More	50
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	2

White
391 (52.1%)
Hispanic
225 (30.0%)
Two or More
50 (6.7%)
Black
38 (5.1%)
Asian
33 (4.4%)
American Indian
12 (1.6%)
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:	Peoria Unified School District (4237)
Phone:	(623)412-4875
Website:	http://www.peoriaunified.org/apache
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	751
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
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

Pre-Kindergarten 45

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 92

Grade 6 77

Grade 7 84

Grade 8 103