Paradise Honors Elementary School

phes.paradiseschools.org/

Charter School 1,264 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Paradise Education Center, located in Surprise, Arizona, is a prominent charter school institution dedicated to providing a rigorous, well-rounded academic experience. As part of the broader Paradise Schools network, the center emphasizes a strong foundation in core subjects while fostering a supportive learning environment. The school is known for its commitment to character development and preparing students for long-term academic success through a structured curriculum that balances traditional instruction with modern educational tools.

The school community focuses on cultivating a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and families to ensure personalized attention and growth. By prioritizing both intellectual development and social-emotional learning, Paradise Education Center aims to empower its students to become responsible, informed citizens. Interested families can find more detailed information regarding their mission, academic programs, and enrollment procedures on their official website at [paradiseschools.org](http://paradiseschools.org).

1,264

Total Students

95.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paradise Honors Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	716
Hispanic	380
Black	35
Asian	23
Two or More	106
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
716 (56.6%)
Hispanic
380 (30.1%)
Two or More
106 (8.4%)
Black
35 (2.8%)
Asian
23 (1.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Paragon Management Inc. (5180)
Phone:	(623)975-2646
Website:	http://phes.paradiseschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	95.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Kindergarten 205

Grade 1 203

Grade 2 207

Grade 3 208

Grade 4 218

Grade 5 223

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Paradise Honors Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	205
Grade 1	203
Grade 2	207
Grade 3	208
Grade 4	218
Grade 5	223

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Paradise Honors Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	646	51.1%
Male	618	48.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)