Parkridge Elementary

www.peoriaunified.org/parkridge

895 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Parkridge Elementary School, located in Peoria, Arizona, is part of the Peoria Unified School District and serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, community-centered environment. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for high school success, emphasizing both core subjects like mathematics and literacy, as well as opportunities for social and emotional development.

The campus at 9970 W. Beardsley Road serves as a hub for local families, often promoting active parent involvement and a variety of extracurricular activities that cater to diverse student interests. With a focus on preparing students for the demands of the 21st century, Parkridge integrates technology into the classroom and maintains a professional teaching staff dedicated to creating inclusive, goal-oriented learning experiences.

895

Total Students

44.3

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parkridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	533
Hispanic	231
Black	36
Asian	38
Two or More	51
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
533 (59.6%)
Hispanic
231 (25.8%)
Two or More
51 (5.7%)
Asian
38 (4.2%)
Black
36 (4.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (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)412-5400
Website:	http://www.peoriaunified.org/parkridge
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	895
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
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 47

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 96

Grade 6 99

Grade 7 96

Grade 8 99