Shaw Butte School

Washington Elementary School District (4260)

shawbutte.wesdschools.org/

688 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Shaw Butte School, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is part of the Washington Elementary School District (WESD). Serving students in the northern area of the city, the school operates within a district known for its commitment to academic excellence, community engagement, and the development of well-rounded students. The school provides a traditional K-8 academic environment that focuses on foundational learning, fostering social-emotional growth, and preparing students for the transition to high school.

As a member of the WESD, Shaw Butte School benefits from the district's extensive resources, which often include integrated technology in the classroom, robust support for diverse learners, and a variety of extracurricular programs. The school emphasizes a supportive culture that encourages parental involvement and student participation, aiming to create a safe and inclusive educational setting. By focusing on core subjects like literacy and mathematics while providing enrichment opportunities, Shaw Butte serves as a central hub for families seeking a comprehensive public education in the Phoenix area.

688

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shaw Butte School
Demographic	Student Count
White	74
Hispanic	460
Black	67
Asian	7
Two or More	44
American Indian	32
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
460 (66.9%)
White
74 (10.8%)
Black
67 (9.7%)
Two or More
44 (6.4%)
American Indian
32 (4.7%)
Asian
7 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6%)

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)347-4200
Website:	http://shawbutte.wesdschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	688
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
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 13

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 111

Grade 6 62