Manzanita Elementary School

Washington Elementary School District (4260)

manzanita.wesdschools.org/

539 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Manzanita Elementary School is a public school located in Phoenix, Arizona, and is part of the Washington Elementary School District (WESD). Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As a member of the WESD, Manzanita benefits from the district’s comprehensive resources, which are designed to support diverse learning needs and prepare students for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where both staff and students work toward common academic goals. By utilizing the district’s structured curriculum and promoting community involvement, Manzanita Elementary seeks to create a well-rounded educational experience. Families interested in the school’s specific programs, performance data, or enrollment procedures can find further details and contact information through the official Washington Elementary School District website.

539

Total Students

34.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manzanita Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	87
Hispanic	370
Black	33
Asian	18
Two or More	22
American Indian	9

Hispanic
370 (68.6%)
White
87 (16.1%)
Black
33 (6.1%)
Two or More
22 (4.1%)
Asian
18 (3.3%)
American Indian
9 (1.7%)

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:	Washington Elementary School District (4260)
Phone:	(602)348-2200
Website:	http://manzanita.wesdschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	539
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
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

Pre-Kindergarten 34

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 86

Grade 6 75