Kaizen Education Foundation dba Advance U (91329)

Located at 6150 N. 16th Street in Phoenix, Arizona, Kaizen Education Foundation doing business as Advance U is an open, independent charter school district serving families within the primary urban landscape of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metropolitan area. Operating a single dedicated campus, the district specializes in early childhood education, covering grade levels from Kindergarten through 4th grade. According to the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district maintains a close-knit learning community with a total enrollment of 72 students. This student population is evenly distributed across early elementary levels, including 18 kindergarteners, 32 students in 1st and 2nd grades, and 22 students across 3rd and 4th grades.

To support its student body, Advance U maintains an expansive staffing model that enables highly individualized instruction and care. The district employs 16 full-time equivalent teachers, supported by 2 instructional aides and 4 professional support staff members, bringing total district personnel to 22 full-time equivalent positions and yielding an remarkably low student-to-teacher ratio. The district's student body reflects the diverse character of the surrounding urban community, comprising 54 Hispanic students, 11 Black students, 3 American Indian students, 3 White students, and 1 multiracial student, with an almost even gender balance of 37 male and 35 female students. Positioned within Arizona’s 5th State Legislative District and 1st Congressional District, Advance U offers a specialized urban charter environment focused on strong foundational academics and tailored student support.