Glendale American School

Elementary No virtual instruction GLENDALE, AZ Grades PK–08 Suburb: Large Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ SchoolScore™ B (77.6)
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Glendale American School
GLENDALE, AZ 85302
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–08 SchoolScore™ B (77.6)
678
Students
36.5
Teachers
18.6:1
Student:Teacher
(623)237-4008
Phone
http://portals.gesd40.org/Domain/16
Website

Glendale American School is a public school administered by the Glendale Elementary District (4271) district in GLENDALE, ARIZONA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–08.

Key statistics: 678 students enrolled; a 18.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: 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
678.0
State avg: 476.0
▲ 42% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
18.58:1
State avg: 16.7:1
▲ 11% worse
School Details
School Name
Glendale American School
NCESSCH ID
040342000262
State School ID
AZ-4271-5339
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
8530 N 55TH AVE
City
GLENDALE
State
Arizona
ZIP Code
85302
County
Maricopa County
Metro Area
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
0408
State Leg. Upper
04024
State Leg. Lower
04024
Latitude
33.5612
Longitude
-112.1788
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th Ungraded
👥
678
Total Students
👩‍🏫
36.5
Teachers FTE
📐
18.6:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
36.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)36.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 429 63.3%
No Category Codes 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Glendale Elementary District (4271)
LEAID
0403420
State LEA ID
AZ-4271
Phone
(623)237-7100
Website
http://www.gesd40.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
GLENDALE
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$113,359K
Federal Revenue
$21,090K
State Revenue
$71,364K
Local Revenue
$20,905K
Total Expenditure
$121,050K
Instruction Exp.
$49,878K
Support Services
$43,210K
Other Current Exp.
$6,611K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Glendale American School

1
West-MEC Glendale Community College
Glendale · High
0.9 mi
2
GCC Early Childhood Learning Lab
GLENDALE · Prekindergarten
0.9 mi
3
Horizon School
GLENDALE · Elementary
1 mi
4
Heritage School
GLENDALE · Elementary
1 mi
5
Glendale Elementary Online (G.E.O.) Learning
GLENDALE · Elementary
1.2 mi
6
Apollo High School
GLENDALE · High
1.2 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Glendale American School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Glendale American School?
678 students are enrolled at Glendale American School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Glendale American School have?
Glendale American School has 36.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.6:1.
What grades does Glendale American School serve?
Glendale American School serves grades PK through 08.
Is Glendale American School a charter school?
Glendale American School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Glendale American School located in?
Glendale American School is located in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metropolitan area.
What school district does Glendale American School belong to?
Glendale American School is part of the Glendale Elementary District (4271) school district.
How much does Glendale Elementary District (4271) spend per student?
The Glendale Elementary District (4271) district spends approximately $178,539,823 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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