Phoenix Elementary School District #1 is steeped in heritage and tradition in the heart of Phoenix and dedicated to the total development of every preschool through eighth grade student enrolled by setting high expectations for each child and fostering academic leadership.

Our Vision Phoenix Elementary School District is a world-class, child-centered district with strong ties to our families and diverse community. We develop life-long learners and competent achievers who are self-confident critical thinkers.

Our Mission Our mission is to ensure the total development of every child, every day, setting high expectations for each child and developing life-long learners. As life-long learners, we: access and process information communicate effectively through reading, writing & speaking effectively utilize math, science, arts & technology in our lives live healthy active lives are responsible decision-makers adapt to the challenges of the future responsibly contribute to our community achieve to our fullest capacity

At Phoenix Elementary School District #1, we know you have a choice when selecting a school, and we have developed unparalleled Signature Schools to meet your needs and interests.

Our Signature Schools offer: Montessori, Performing & Visual Arts, Math & Science & Technology, Traditional & Balance the Basics, Electronic Journalism, Global Community/Donde Vivo, Second Language Acquisition and Science investigations.

WE BELIEVE...

• all children can and will learn.
  
• parents want and deserve the best education for their children; deserving our full support in the coeducation of their children.
  
• education is the key to opportunity and social mobility.
  
• in holistic education including: intellectual, physical, emotional, psychological and social development.
  
• diversity enriches us all through the various ideas, values and cultures.
  
• in shared responsibility among teachers, parents, administrators and the community for advancing our mission and goals.
  
• we are all learners – teachers and students alike.
  
• socio-economic factors do not affect the ability of the child to learn, nor will such factors impact our exemplary teaching efforts and high standards for every child.
  
• we live on this earth, not to see through one another, but rather to see one another through.