Cartwright Early Childhood Center serves 156 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 156 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cartwright Early Childhood Center's student population of 156 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
156 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cartwright Early Childhood Center is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
93%
47%
Black
4%
6%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Cartwright Early Childhood Center?
156 students attend Cartwright Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Cartwright Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cartwright Early Childhood Center?
Cartwright Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cartwright Early Childhood Center offer ?
Cartwright Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Cartwright Early Childhood Center part of?
Cartwright Early Childhood Center is part of Cartwright Elementary District (4282) School District.
In what neighborhood is Cartwright Early Childhood Center located?
Cartwright Early Childhood Center is located in the Maryvale Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 65 other public schools located in Maryvale Village.
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