Cactus View Elementary School

cactusview.pvschools.net/

508 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Cactus View Elementary School, located at 17602 N. Central in Phoenix, Arizona, is a prominent member of the Paradise Valley Unified School District. Serving students in the surrounding community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. By leveraging the resources and curriculum standards of the larger Paradise Valley school system, Cactus View focuses on preparing its students for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing their social and emotional growth.

The school is recognized for its commitment to providing a well-rounded education that incorporates both core academic subjects and extracurricular opportunities. With a focus on community integration, Cactus View strives to build strong partnerships between parents, teachers, and students to create a collaborative campus culture. Those interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, enrollment information, or upcoming events can visit their official website at [www.pvschools.net](http://www.pvschools.net).

508

Total Students

41.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cactus View Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	166
Hispanic	227
Black	58
Asian	3
Two or More	32
American Indian	21
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
227 (44.7%)
White
166 (32.7%)
Black
58 (11.4%)
Two or More
32 (6.3%)
American Indian
21 (4.1%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
Phone:	(602)449-2500
Website:	http://cactusview.pvschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	508
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
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 48

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 70

Grade 6 58