Western Peaks Elementary

18063 W SURPRISE FARMS LOOP S
SURPRISE, AZ 85388

763 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Western Peaks Elementary, located in Surprise, Arizona, is a public school serving students in the Dysart Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive community environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the personal growth of its students. By emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum, Western Peaks aims to prepare its elementary-level learners for future success by integrating core academic subjects with opportunities for social and emotional development.

As part of the Dysart Unified School District, the school benefits from district-wide initiatives, resources, and a commitment to high educational standards. The campus offers a structured environment where staff and faculty work to create an inclusive atmosphere that values parental involvement and community engagement. For families seeking more detailed information regarding the school’s academic programs, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment procedures, the district's official website at http://www.dysart.org serves as a comprehensive resource.

763

Total Students

42.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Western Peaks Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	339
Hispanic	270
Black	55
Asian	16
Two or More	74
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	4

White
339 (44.4%)
Hispanic
270 (35.4%)
Two or More
74 (9.7%)
Black
55 (7.2%)
Asian
16 (2.1%)
American Indian
5 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5%)

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)523-8750
Website:	http://dysart.org/westernpeaks
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	763
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
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

Pre-Kindergarten 49

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 112

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 138

Grade 4 113

Grade 5 136

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Western Peaks Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	49
Kindergarten	103
Grade 1	112
Grade 2	112
Grade 3	138
Grade 4	113
Grade 5	136

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Western Peaks Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	350	45.9%
Male	413	54.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)