Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School

Elementary No virtual instruction PHOENIX, AZ Grades PK–08 City: Large Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ SchoolScore™ A (80.8)
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Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School
PHOENIX, AZ 85033
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–08 SchoolScore™ A (80.8)
703
Students
40.7
Teachers
17.3:1
Student:Teacher
(623)691-4700
Phone
http://www.csd83.org/Starlight
Website

Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School is a public Elementary school located in PHOENIX, ARIZONA, operated by the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) school district. It serves grades PK–08.

Key statistics: 703 students enrolled; a 17.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Arizona Elementary School Average
Enrollment
703.0
State avg: 476.0
▲ 48% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
17.29:1
State avg: 16.7:1
▲ 4% worse
School Details
School Name
Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School
NCESSCH ID
040168000104
State School ID
AZ-4282-5404
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
7960 W OSBORN RD
City
PHOENIX
State
Arizona
ZIP Code
85033
County
Maricopa County
Metro Area
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
0403
State Leg. Upper
04024
State Leg. Lower
04024
Latitude
33.4877
Longitude
-112.2312
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th Ungraded
👥
703
Total Students
👩‍🏫
40.7
Teachers FTE
📐
17.3:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
40.7
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)40.7
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 450 64%
No Category Codes 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Cartwright Elementary District (4282)
LEAID
0401680
State LEA ID
AZ-4282
Phone
(623)691-4000
Website
http://www.csd83.org/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
PHOENIX
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$208,074K
Federal Revenue
$67,219K
State Revenue
$110,114K
Local Revenue
$30,741K
Total Expenditure
$196,654K
Instruction Exp.
$84,016K
Support Services
$67,053K
Other Current Exp.
$13,710K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School

1
Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts
PHOENIX · Middle
0.6 mi
2
ACCLAIM Academy
PHOENIX · Elementary
0.7 mi
3
Trevor Browne High School
PHOENIX · High
0.7 mi
4
Premier Charter High School
PHOENIX · High
0.8 mi
5
Desert Horizon Elementary School
PHOENIX · Elementary
0.8 mi
6
Estrella Middle School College and Career Prep
PHOENIX · Middle
0.8 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School?
703 students are enrolled at Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School have?
Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School has 40.7 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.3:1.
What grades does Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School serve?
Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School serves grades PK through 08.
Is Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School a charter school?
Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School located in?
Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School is located in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metropolitan area.
What school district does Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School belong to?
Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School is part of the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) school district.
How much does Cartwright Elementary District (4282) spend per student?
The Cartwright Elementary District (4282) district spends approximately $279,735,420 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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