Agua Caliente Elementary School is located on a seven acre campus on Limberlost Road, less than one mile east of Melpomene Way. In Spanish, Agua Caliente means "hot water." The school and nearby Agua Caliente Wash are named for the local hot springs.

ACES, as it is commonly known, currently has 403 students enrolled in grades K-6, a teaching staff of 30, and average class sizes in the mid-20's. Instructional aides are employed to assist classroom teachers. A school nurse is available during school hours to assist students with medical and health needs. An ala carte style lunch program is available. There are many opportunities for parents to be active participants in school programs.

State of the art facilities, including a hands-on science lab, computer lab, exploratory nature trail, and soon to be completed broadcasting capabilities are the setting for a strong and diverse instructional program. In addition to the core curriculum, students participate in music, art, band, P.E., Spanish and computer classes on a regular basis.

In the special education program, students with specific learning difficulties have individualized education plans designed to meet their specific learning needs. All classes are taught in a cross-categorical setting and students are mainstreamed according to their needs.

It is important to note that students from ACES traditionally score above the national, state, and county norms each year on the Arizona required standardized tests.

 

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