Sahuaro School

Washington Elementary School District (4260)

sahuaro.wesdschools.org/

560 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Sahuaro School is a public elementary school located in Phoenix, Arizona, and is part of the Washington Elementary School District (WESD). Serving students in the northern Phoenix area, the school is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, critical thinking, and social-emotional development. By leveraging the resources of the larger WESD network, Sahuaro aims to foster a supportive learning environment that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic excellence, utilizing a standards-based curriculum to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Through its partnership with the Washington Elementary School District, Sahuaro provides students with access to various programs, technological resources, and extracurricular opportunities designed to enhance the overall educational experience. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, enrollment procedures, or academic calendars, the school maintains an active presence through the official district website.

560

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sahuaro School
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	299
Black	60
Asian	8
Two or More	52
American Indian	20

Hispanic
299 (53.4%)
White
121 (21.6%)
Black
60 (10.7%)
Two or More
52 (9.3%)
American Indian
20 (3.6%)
Asian
8 (1.4%)

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:	Washington Elementary School District (4260)
Phone:	(602)896-6200
Website:	http://sahuaro.wesdschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	560
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
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 26

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 87

Grade 6 72