Manuel Pena Jr. School

www.csd83.org/pena

806 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Manuel Pena Jr. School, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is a prominent institution within the Cartwright School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that prioritizes academic excellence and character development. By leveraging the resources of the Cartwright district, the school emphasizes foundational learning while preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the evolving needs of its community, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while also integrating technology to enhance the learning experience. Beyond academics, Manuel Pena Jr. School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and parental involvement, recognizing that a collaborative partnership between families and educators is essential for student achievement. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, extracurricular opportunities, and a student-centered approach, the school aims to cultivate lifelong learners who are well-equipped to contribute positively to their community.

806

Total Students

42.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manuel Pena Jr. School
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	653
Black	93
Asian	6
Two or More	16
American Indian	15

Hispanic
653 (81.0%)
Black
93 (11.5%)
White
23 (2.9%)
Two or More
16 (2.0%)
American Indian
15 (1.9%)
Asian
6 (0.7%)

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)691-3100
Website:	http://www.csd83.org/pena
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	806
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
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 17

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 116

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 118

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 128

Grade 6 102

Ungraded 6