Serving 114 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Children First Leadership Academy 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Children First Leadership Academy's student population of 114 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
114 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Children First Leadership Academy 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 Children First Leadership Academy is 0.33, 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
#1779 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
81%
49%
Black
14%
6%
White
3%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)79%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Children First Leadership Academy's ranking?
Children First Leadership Academy is ranked #1779 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Children First Leadership Academy?
114 students attend Children First Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Children First Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Children First Leadership Academy?
Children First Leadership Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Children First Leadership Academy offer ?
Children First Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Children First Leadership Academy part of?
Children First Leadership Academy is part of Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Ranch School (81052) School District.
In what neighborhood is Children First Leadership Academy located?
Children First Leadership Academy is located in the Central City neighborhood of Mesa, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Central City.
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