Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School

www.csd83.org/Starlight

703 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Starlight Park School is a public elementary school located in Phoenix, Arizona, and is part of the Cartwright School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering social and emotional growth. The campus is dedicated to preparing students for future success by integrating core curriculum standards with instructional strategies designed to meet the unique needs of its local community.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement as cornerstones of the student experience. By utilizing resources provided through the Cartwright School District, Starlight Park School works to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. Through its academic programming and school culture, the institution strives to develop well-rounded students who are equipped with the skills necessary to transition effectively into middle school and beyond.

703

Total Students

40.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	661
Black	14
Asian	6
Two or More	7
American Indian	4

Hispanic
661 (94.0%)
Black
14 (2.0%)
White
11 (1.6%)
Two or More
7 (1.0%)
Asian
6 (0.9%)
American Indian
4 (0.6%)

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)691-4700
Website:	http://www.csd83.org/Starlight
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	703
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
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 14

Kindergarten 94

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 122

Grade 5 117

Grade 6 81