Frank Borman School

Frank Borman School operates as a heavily attended elementary campus in PHOENIX, Arizona, overseen by Cartwright Elementary District (4282). Current enrollment sits at 960 students spanning grades pre-K through 8. That puts it 113% above the typical public school in Arizona, which averages around 451 students.

Across the 22 schools in Cartwright Elementary District (4282) (13,436 students total), Frank Borman School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Frank Borman School reports that 90% of students identify as Hispanic, making the school strongly Hispanic-majority. Beyond that, the school shows 6% Black. By comparison, Maricopa County as a whole is about 31% Hispanic, so the school skews considerably more Hispanic than its surroundings.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Frank Borman School has 47 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 20.6:1. The state averages around 17.0:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Maricopa County) shows that median household earnings sit near $89,300, about 37% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 8%. In all, Maricopa County runs 1352 public schools (combined enrollment of about 725,139 students), of which Frank Borman School is one.

The closest other public school is EAGLE College Prep Maryvale, roughly 0.3 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a downtown setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Frank Borman School's enrollment has shrank 12% since 2018, when it stood at 1,094 (now 960).

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.