Serving 443 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School's student population of 443 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
443 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Average Class Size
20 students
School Motto
Prep for college. Prep for careers. Prep for life.
School Rankings
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School is 0.42, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1090 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
75%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.6%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Yellow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School's ranking?
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School is ranked #1090 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School?
443 students attend Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School?
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School offer ?
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School part of?
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School is part of ASU Preparatory Academy (89949) School District.
In what neighborhood is Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School located?
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School is located in the Central City neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 20 other public schools located in Central City.
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