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Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy

Phoenix, Arizona · Grades PreK to 8 · Cartwright Elementary District (4282)

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About Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy

Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy is a public school in Phoenix, Arizona, serving pre-K through grade 8. Enrollment was 684 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Phoenix. There are about 21 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (32.5 teachers in all). It is one of 20 schools in Cartwright Elementary District (4282). Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Maricopa County. There are 160 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address3611 N 47th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85031
Phone(623) 691-4200
School districtCartwright Elementary District (4282)
GradesPreK to 8
Students (2024-25)684
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)32.5
Students per teacher21
Charter schoolNo
School typeRegular
LevelElementary
Locale (NCES)City, large, Maricopa County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 040168000095). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy serve?

Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy?

Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy reported 684 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy?

About 21 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 684 students and 32.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy a public or charter school?

Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy in?

Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy is part of Cartwright Elementary District (4282). See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/az/cartwright-elementary-district-4282/

Where is Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy located?

Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy is at 3611 N 47th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85031. The phone number is (623) 691-4200.

How many other schools are near Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy?

There are 160 other schools within 5 miles of Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy in our directory.

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