Jack L Kuban Elementary School

jlk.msdaz.org/

472 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Jack L. Kuban Elementary School, located in the central Phoenix area, is a key institution within the Murphy Elementary School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By focusing on core curriculum standards and utilizing modern instructional practices, the school aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, often focusing on bilingual literacy and foundational skills.

Beyond academics, Jack L. Kuban Elementary prides itself on being a hub for the local community. The school actively works to build strong partnerships with families, recognizing that student success is a collaborative effort between educators, parents, and community members. Through various school initiatives and an emphasis on a safe, inclusive campus culture, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, responsible citizens within their neighborhood and the broader Phoenix metropolitan area.

472

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jack L Kuban Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	422
Black	38
Asian	2
Two or More	1
American Indian	4

Hispanic
422 (89.4%)
Black
38 (8.1%)
White
5 (1.1%)
American Indian
4 (0.8%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
Two or More
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:	Murphy Elementary District (4265)
Phone:	(602)353-5441
Website:	http://jlk.msdaz.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
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

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 67

Grade 7 55

Grade 8 48