Joseph Zito Elementary School

www.isaacschools.org/o/jzes

387 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Joseph Zito Elementary School is a public school located in Phoenix, Arizona, serving students as part of the Isaac School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student success. By utilizing a standards-based curriculum and integrating modern instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of middle school and beyond, ensuring that every child has the tools necessary to reach their full potential.

In addition to its academic core, Joseph Zito Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and the social-emotional well-being of its students. The school encourages active partnerships between parents, teachers, and staff to create a cohesive educational experience. With a focus on inclusive practices and student engagement, the institution strives to cultivate a safe, collaborative campus culture where students are encouraged to become responsible citizens and lifelong learners.

387

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joseph Zito Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	357
Black	20
Asian	2
American Indian	2

Hispanic
357 (92.2%)
Black
20 (5.2%)
White
6 (1.6%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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:	Isaac Elementary District (4259)
Phone:	(602)442-2500
Website:	http://www.isaacschools.org/o/jzes
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	387
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
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 62

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 52