John Jacobs Elementary School

Washington Elementary School District (4260)

johnjacobs.wesdschools.org/

439 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

John Jacobs Elementary School is a public school located in Phoenix, Arizona, serving students as part of the Washington Elementary School District (WESD). The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By leveraging the resources of the WESD network, the school provides a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond, while maintaining a focus on the specific needs of the local community.

In addition to its core academic programs, John Jacobs Elementary focuses on creating a supportive campus culture that encourages collaboration between students, staff, and families. The school actively utilizes its online presence through the district website to maintain transparent communication regarding school policies, educational initiatives, and community events. With a dedication to foundational learning and personal development, the school strives to provide a stable, enriching educational experience for its diverse student body.

439

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Jacobs Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	122
Hispanic	233
Black	43
Asian	13
Two or More	22
American Indian	6

Hispanic
233 (53.1%)
White
122 (27.8%)
Black
43 (9.8%)
Two or More
22 (5.0%)
Asian
13 (3.0%)
American Indian
6 (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)896-5700
Website:	http://johnjacobs.wesdschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	439
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
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 62

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 65