Marley Park Elementary

15042 W SWEETWATER AVE
SURPRISE, AZ 85379

1,023 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Marley Park Elementary, located in Surprise, Arizona, is a prominent school within the Dysart Unified School District. Serving students from preschool through eighth grade, the school is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, character development, and creating a supportive community environment. It is widely recognized for its integrated curriculum and the use of modern technology to enhance the learning experience, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition into high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic rigor, Marley Park Elementary prides itself on fostering a vibrant campus culture that encourages student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletics. The school serves as a focal point for the surrounding Marley Park master-planned community, frequently hosting events that bridge the gap between home and school life. With a dedicated staff and a focus on inclusive education, the school maintains a reputation for being a top-performing institution within the region.

1,023

Total Students

52.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marley Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	518
Hispanic	361
Black	50
Asian	9
Two or More	67
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	6

White
518 (50.6%)
Hispanic
361 (35.3%)
Two or More
67 (6.5%)
Black
50 (4.9%)
American Indian
12 (1.2%)
Asian
9 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
6 (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:	Dysart Unified District (4243)
Phone:	(623)523-8200
Website:	http://dysart.org/marleypark
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,023
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
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 94

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 114

Grade 6 108

Grade 7 135

Grade 8 117