Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School

www.dobsonacademy.org

Charter School 386 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Dobson Academy, located in Chandler, Arizona, is a tuition-free public charter school that operates under the Ball Charter School network. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic rigor and a well-rounded educational experience. Its curriculum is designed to provide a strong foundation in core subjects while integrating character development and extracurricular opportunities to foster the personal growth of its student body.

The school emphasizes a structured learning environment, often characterized by small class sizes and a dedicated focus on individual student progress. By prioritizing parent-teacher collaboration and a community-centered approach, Dobson Academy aims to prepare its students for success in high school and beyond. With its focus on high academic standards and a nurturing school culture, the academy serves as a prominent educational option for families in the East Valley seeking a focused, standards-based learning environment.

386

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	105
Hispanic	153
Black	51
Asian	17
Two or More	44
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
153 (39.6%)
White
105 (27.2%)
Black
51 (13.2%)
Two or More
44 (11.4%)
Asian
17 (4.4%)
American Indian
11 (2.8%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ball Charter Schools (Dobson) (79204)
Phone:	(480)855-6325
Website:	http://www.dobsonacademy.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	386
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 46

Grade 7 45

Grade 8 33