Amberlea Elementary School

amberlea.pesd92.org/

457 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Amberlea Elementary School is a public school located in Phoenix, Arizona, serving students within the Pendergast Elementary School District. Situated on West Virginia Avenue, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and student development. As part of a district committed to preparing students for future success, Amberlea focuses on providing a well-rounded education that incorporates core curriculum standards alongside opportunities for personal and social development.

The school is known for its commitment to community engagement and maintaining a structured, inclusive atmosphere for its diverse student body. By utilizing district-wide resources and fostering partnerships with families, Amberlea Elementary strives to create a safe and nurturing campus where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. With a clear focus on literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking, the school works to equip its young learners with the foundational skills necessary for their transition into secondary education.

457

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Amberlea Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	369
Black	46
Asian	8
Two or More	8
American Indian	3

Hispanic
369 (80.7%)
Black
46 (10.1%)
White
23 (5.0%)
Asian
8 (1.8%)
Two or More
8 (1.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)

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)772-2900
Website:	http://amberlea.pesd92.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	457
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
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 35

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 53

Grade 6 44

Grade 7 63

Grade 8 58