The Creighton Academy

2802 E. McDowell Roaad
Phoenix, AZ 85008

creighton.creightonschools.org/

411 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Creighton Elementary School, located at 2802 E. McDowell Road in Phoenix, Arizona, serves as a cornerstone of the Creighton Elementary School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the holistic development of its students. By emphasizing rigorous academic standards alongside social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare children to succeed both within the classroom and as active, contributing members of their community.

The school benefits from the broader resources and commitment of the Creighton Elementary School District, which is known for its focus on innovation and community partnership. The curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, often incorporating modern teaching strategies and technology to enhance student engagement. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, family involvement initiatives, and a commitment to academic excellence, Creighton Elementary strives to provide a solid educational foundation for students in the Phoenix area.

411

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Creighton Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	369
Black	13
Asian	1
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

Hispanic
369 (89.8%)
Two or More
15 (3.6%)
Black
13 (3.2%)
White
12 (2.9%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Creighton Elementary District (4263)
Phone:	(602)381-6060
Website:	http://creighton.creightonschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	411
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
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 52

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 33

Grade 6 36

Grade 7 43

Grade 8 43