Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy

www.csd83.org/Downs

684 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Glenn L. Downs School, located in the 85031 zip code of Phoenix, is a public elementary school serving students in the Maryvale area. As part of the Cartwright Elementary School District, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education with a focus on student growth, academic achievement, and fostering a supportive community environment. It serves a diverse student population and aims to equip young learners with the essential skills needed for success in their middle school years and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Phoenix community, often emphasizing the importance of parent involvement and extracurricular engagement to enhance the educational experience. Like many institutions in the Cartwright District, Glenn L. Downs strives to offer a balanced curriculum that addresses both the academic needs of its students and their social-emotional development. By leveraging local resources and maintaining a commitment to inclusive instruction, the school works to prepare its students to navigate the challenges and opportunities of a global society.

684

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	640
Black	24
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	3

Hispanic
640 (93.6%)
Black
24 (3.5%)
White
13 (1.9%)
Two or More
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Cartwright Elementary District (4282)
Phone:	(623)691-4200
Website:	http://www.csd83.org/Downs
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	684
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
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

Pre-Kindergarten 15

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 61

Grade 6 79

Grade 7 85

Grade 8 88