Cartwright Early Childhood Center in Phoenix, AZ, serves 184 prekindergarten students with a student–teacher ratio of 13:1, which is approximately equal to the state average for early childhood programs.
Minority enrollment is 96%, with Hispanic students comprising the largest group at 83%, reflecting a predominantly diverse student body in this Maryvale Village neighborhood school.
Math proficiency was 27% in 2023, which is lower than the state average of 34% but higher than the district average of 19%, showing a decline from 44% in 2019.
Reading proficiency stood at 40% in 2022, approximately equal to the state average of 40% and significantly higher than the district average of 21%, though this represents a decline from 84% in 2014.
Free lunch eligibility is at 40% in 2023, showing a decrease from 74% in 2022, indicating recent shifts in socioeconomic composition for this Phoenix early childhood center.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cartwright Early Childhood Center's student population of 193 students has declined by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
193 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Growing leaders and learners - every child, every classroom, every day!
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cartwright Early Childhood Center is 0.19, 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
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
90%
49%
Black
6%
6%
White
3%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
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?
193 students attend Cartwright Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Cartwright Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% 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 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).
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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