Children First Leadership Academy

1648 S 16th St
Mesa, AZ 85204
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Bottom 50%
Serving 112 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 112 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Children First Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Children First Leadership Academy's student population of 112 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
112 students
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School Rankings

Children First Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Children First Leadership Academy is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1834 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
32%
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≤5%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
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17:1
American Indian
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5%
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
71%
47%
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Black
25%
6%
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White
2%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.44
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
29%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Children First Leadership Academy's ranking?
Children First Leadership Academy is ranked #1834 out of 1,854 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Children First Leadership Academy?
112 students attend Children First Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Children First Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Children First Leadership Academy offer ?
Children First Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
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.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 112 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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