Copper King Elementary

copperking.pesd92.org/

738 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Copper King Elementary School, located in Phoenix, Arizona, serves the community as part of the Pendergast Elementary School District (PESD #92). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of middle school and beyond, while encouraging active participation and a love for lifelong learning.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and effective communication between educators, students, and families. Through its partnership with the Pendergast District, Copper King Elementary integrates modern instructional practices and technology to enhance classroom engagement. By maintaining a focus on core values and high expectations, the school aims to cultivate a safe, inclusive atmosphere where every child is empowered to reach their full potential and contribute positively to their community.

738

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Copper King Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	554
Black	84
Asian	7
Two or More	15
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
554 (75.1%)
Black
84 (11.4%)
White
62 (8.4%)
Two or More
15 (2.0%)
American Indian
13 (1.8%)
Asian
7 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	Pendergast Elementary District (4283)
Phone:	(623)772-2580
Website:	http://copperking.pesd92.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	738
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
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 63

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 89

Grade 6 85

Grade 7 87

Grade 8 101

Ungraded 4