William T Machan Elementary School

machan.creightonschools.org/

540 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

William T. Machan Elementary School, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is part of the Creighton School District. The school serves a diverse student body and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. By focusing on a "whole-child" approach, the school aims to prepare its students not only for middle school success but also to become responsible, lifelong learners.

The school offers a robust curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with innovative instructional strategies designed to meet the unique needs of its diverse population. Beyond the classroom, Machan Elementary encourages parent and community involvement through various programs and partnerships, striving to create a supportive network that extends beyond the school gates. With a focus on equity and high expectations, the faculty and staff work collaboratively to provide students with the resources and encouragement necessary to thrive in an ever-changing world.

540

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William T Machan Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	495
Black	7
Two or More	3
American Indian	9

Hispanic
495 (91.7%)
White
26 (4.8%)
American Indian
9 (1.7%)
Black
7 (1.3%)
Two or More
3 (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:	Creighton Elementary District (4263)
Phone:	(602)381-6120
Website:	http://machan.creightonschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
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 32

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 41

Grade 6 66

Grade 7 61

Grade 8 62