Cartwright Early Childhood Center serves 184 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cartwright Early Childhood Center's student population of 184 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
184 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cartwright Early Childhood Center is 0.30, 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
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
83%
48%
Black
9%
6%
White
4%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Cartwright Early Childhood Center?
184 students attend Cartwright Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Cartwright Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cartwright Early Childhood Center?
Cartwright Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 13:1, 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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