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Manuel Pena Jr. School

Phoenix, Arizona · Grades PreK to 6 · Cartwright Elementary District (4282)

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About Manuel Pena Jr. School

Located in Phoenix, Arizona, Manuel Pena Jr. School is a public school for pre-K through grade 6. Enrollment was 806 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Phoenix. There are about 19.1 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (42.2 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. Within 5 miles there are 117 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	2550 N 79th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85035
Phone	(623) 691-3100
School district	Cartwright Elementary District (4282)
Grades	PreK to 6
Students (2024-25)	806
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	42.2
Students per teacher	19.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Maricopa County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 040168003122). 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 Manuel Pena Jr. School serve?

Manuel Pena Jr. School serves pre-K through grade 6.

How many students attend Manuel Pena Jr. School?

Manuel Pena Jr. School reported 806 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Manuel Pena Jr. School?

About 19.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 806 students and 42.2 teachers in federal data.

Is Manuel Pena Jr. School a public or charter school?

Manuel Pena Jr. School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Manuel Pena Jr. School in?

Manuel Pena Jr. School 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 Manuel Pena Jr. School located?

Manuel Pena Jr. School is at 2550 N 79th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85035. The phone number is (623) 691-3100.

How many other schools are near Manuel Pena Jr. School?

There are 117 other schools within 5 miles of Manuel Pena Jr. School in our directory.