At a glance
Reported students
193
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona other enrollment
60th percentile
Compared with 201 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
641
Cartwright Early Childhood Center: 193 reported students.
State peer staffing position
39th percentile
13.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Cartwright Early Childhood Center
Cartwright Early Childhood Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Phoenix. It is one of 23 current school records connected to Cartwright Elementary District (4282). NCES reports 193 students for 2024–25.
Among 201 combined / other schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 137 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, close to the Arizona median of 14.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (89.6%) and Black (6.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Cartwright Early Childhood Center
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.6%
- Hispanic89.6%
- Black6.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cartwright Elementary District (4282)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Byron A. Barry School
Other · Grades PK–PK
68 reported students
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
205 reported students
Cartwright Virtual Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
0 reported students
Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism
Middle · Grades 06–08
510 reported students
Holiday Park School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
530 reported students
Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts
Middle · Grades 06–08
545 reported students
Public schools near Cartwright Early Childhood Center
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alhambra Preschool Academy Other · Alhambra Elementary District (4280) | PK–PK | 99 | 0.8 mi |
| Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep Other · Charter · Maryvale Preparatory Academy (90861) | KG–12 | 1,192 | 0.9 mi |
| Westland School Other · Charter · Cholla Academy (5186) | KG–12 | 215 | 1.6 mi |
| Byron A. Barry School Other · Cartwright Elementary District (4282) | PK–PK | 68 | 2 mi |
| David Kazan Family Educational Center Other · Isaac Elementary District (4259) | PK–PK | 0 | 2.1 mi |
| Southwest Key Transitional Learning Center Other · Maricopa County Regional School District (4234) | KG–12 | 0 | 3.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cartwright Early Childhood Center
What grades does Cartwright Early Childhood Center serve?
Cartwright Early Childhood Center reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Cartwright Elementary District (4282).
How many students attend Cartwright Early Childhood Center?
Cartwright Early Childhood Center reported 193 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 201 Arizona combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cartwright Early Childhood Center?
The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 193 students and 14.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 14.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cartwright Early Childhood Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cartwright Early Childhood Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cartwright Elementary District (4282) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Cartwright Early Childhood Center in?
Cartwright Early Childhood Center is part of Cartwright Elementary District (4282), based in Phoenix, AZ, which operates 23 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cartwright Early Childhood Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Alhambra Preschool Academy (0.8 mi), Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep (0.9 mi), Westland School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.