Tumbleweed Elementary School

Washington Elementary School District (4260)

tumbleweed.wesdschools.org/

441 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Tumbleweed Elementary School is a public school located in Phoenix, Arizona, serving students in grades K–6 as part of the Washington Elementary School District (WESD). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards of the WESD, Tumbleweed aims to equip its students with the foundational skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond.

The school community focuses on creating a welcoming atmosphere where families are encouraged to participate in their child's educational journey. Through a combination of rigorous classroom instruction and extracurricular opportunities, Tumbleweed strives to address the diverse needs of its student body. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or enrollment procedures, the school maintains an active presence through the official Washington Elementary School District website.

441

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tumbleweed Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	96
Hispanic	265
Black	31
Asian	13
Two or More	28
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
265 (60.1%)
White
96 (21.8%)
Black
31 (7.0%)
Two or More
28 (6.3%)
Asian
13 (2.9%)
American Indian
7 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)896-6600
Website:	http://tumbleweed.wesdschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	441
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
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 19

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 61

Grade 6 72