Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School

www.tollesonschools.com/Domain/100

721 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School, located in Tolleson, Arizona, is a cornerstone of the Tolleson Elementary School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that prepares students for success in both academics and personal development. By focusing on fundamental skills and utilizing modern instructional strategies, the school aims to cultivate a community of lifelong learners who are well-equipped to contribute positively to their local and global communities.

As part of the Tolleson school system, the institution places a strong emphasis on student engagement, collaboration, and character education. The staff is committed to meeting the diverse needs of their student population, providing resources and programming that encourage both intellectual growth and social-emotional well-being. Through its commitment to excellence, Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary serves as an essential hub for families in the Tolleson area, striving to ensure every child has the tools necessary to reach their full potential.

721

Total Students

42.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	619
Black	65
Asian	2
Two or More	14
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
619 (85.9%)
Black
65 (9.0%)
Two or More
14 (1.9%)
White
13 (1.8%)
American Indian
7 (1.0%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Tolleson Elementary District (4264)
Phone:	(623)907-5181
Website:	http://www.tollesonschools.com/Domain/100
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	721
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
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 43

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 80

Grade 7 83

Grade 8 71