Excelencia School

excelencia.creightonschools.org/

501 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Excelencia School, located on East McDowell Road in Phoenix, is a public elementary school operating under the Creighton School District. The school serves a diverse student population, emphasizing a supportive and inclusive environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of the Creighton district, it benefits from a collaborative educational framework that prioritizes equity, community engagement, and the integration of technology into daily learning.

The school is known for its commitment to preparing students for future success through a rigorous curriculum that encourages critical thinking and creativity. Beyond classroom instruction, Excelencia fosters a strong partnership with families and the surrounding Phoenix community, often hosting events and programs aimed at holistic student growth. By cultivating a culture of high expectations and mutual respect, the school strives to provide a stable, enriching foundation that helps every child reach their potential within a culturally vibrant setting.

501

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Excelencia School
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	420
Black	53
Asian	2
Two or More	3
American Indian	14

Hispanic
420 (83.8%)
Black
53 (10.6%)
American Indian
14 (2.8%)
White
9 (1.8%)
Two or More
3 (0.6%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)

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)381-4670
Website:	http://excelencia.creightonschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
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

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 57

Grade 6 59

Grade 7 55

Grade 8 54