West Gilbert Charter Elementary School Inc. (79497)

District Overview
Operating as an active independent charter district, West Gilbert Charter Elementary School Inc. offers a dedicated educational environment situated at 18052 N Black Canyon Highway in Phoenix, Arizona. Positioned along the rural fringe of the expansive Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metropolitan region, this single-school district serves a continuous academic pathway from kindergarten through eighth grade. Designed to foster both foundational literacy in early childhood and critical thinking in early adolescence, the charter district serves as its own local educational agency for federal programs, delivering tailored academic opportunities for students preparing for high school transition.

The district currently educates a vibrant, diverse community of 441 students, composed of 224 male and 217 female pupils. The student body encompasses a rich demographic blend, including 281 Hispanic, 106 White, 24 Black, and 22 multiracial students, alongside Asian, Pacific Islander, and American Indian representation. Student enrollment is particularly strong in the primary grades, headlined by a kindergarten class of 73 learners and robust cohorts throughout the elementary levels. Supporting this student population is a dedicated team of 44 total full-time equivalent staff members, anchored by 36 certified full-time equivalent teachers, two instructional aides, and six support personnel, creating a low student-to-educator context focused on individualized academic and personal development.
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Total Schools
441
Total Students
36.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Gilbert Charter Elementary School Inc. (79497)
Demographic Student Count
White106
Hispanic281
Black24
Asian5
Two or More22
American Indian1
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    281 (63.7%)
  • White
    106 (24.0%)
  • Black
    24 (5.4%)
  • Two or More
    22 (5.0%)
  • Asian
    5 (1.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in West Gilbert Charter Elementary School Inc. (79497)
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High0
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Independent charter district
Charter:1 Charter School
Number of schools:1
Students:441*
Teachers (FTE):36.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:12.2
Schools in West Gilbert Charter Elementary School Inc. (79497)
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