Alhambra Traditional School

www.alhambraesd.org/Domain/8

733 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Alhambra Traditional School, located at 3736 W. Osborn Rd in Phoenix, Arizona, serves as a cornerstone of the Alhambra Elementary School District. As a "traditional" school, the institution distinguishes itself from standard public schools by utilizing a structured, teacher-led instructional approach. This model emphasizes a back-to-basics curriculum that prioritizes core academic subjects—reading, writing, and mathematics—while maintaining a strong focus on high academic standards, disciplined classroom environments, and consistent homework expectations.

Beyond its rigorous academic framework, the school fosters a sense of community and school pride, often requiring uniforms to minimize distractions and promote a professional atmosphere. By combining structured character development with a fast-paced, sequential learning path, Alhambra Traditional School aims to provide a stable, high-achieving environment for elementary-aged students. It remains a popular choice for families in the Phoenix area who prefer a more formal, traditional educational style compared to the open-classroom or project-based models found in other neighborhood schools.

733

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alhambra Traditional School
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	574
Black	54
Asian	36
Two or More	18
American Indian	2

Hispanic
574 (78.3%)
Black
54 (7.4%)
White
49 (6.7%)
Asian
36 (4.9%)
Two or More
18 (2.5%)
American Indian
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:	Alhambra Elementary District (4280)
Phone:	(602)484-8816
Website:	http://www.alhambraesd.org/Domain/8
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	733
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 95

Grade 6 75

Grade 7 92

Grade 8 75