Kyrene Traditional Academy

www.kyrene.org/kta

549 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Kyrene Traditional Academy (KTA), located in Chandler, Arizona, is a prominent school within the Kyrene School District that focuses on a structured, "back-to-basics" approach to education. Unlike traditional neighborhood schools, KTA operates on a thematic model that emphasizes high academic standards, explicit instruction, and a rigorous, fast-paced curriculum. The school prioritizes core subjects—such as reading, writing, and mathematics—while fostering a disciplined learning environment where consistency and clear expectations are central to the daily experience.

The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on character development and parental involvement, which are key pillars of the traditional academy model. Students are encouraged to develop strong study habits and academic discipline, supported by a curriculum that often includes direct instruction and traditional teaching methods. By combining a demanding academic framework with a focus on citizenship and responsibility, Kyrene Traditional Academy aims to prepare students for future success in advanced middle and high school programs.

549

Total Students

35.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kyrene Traditional Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	130
Hispanic	198
Black	73
Asian	53
Two or More	52
American Indian	36
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
198 (36.1%)
White
130 (23.7%)
Black
73 (13.3%)
Asian
53 (9.7%)
Two or More
52 (9.5%)
American Indian
36 (6.6%)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kyrene Elementary District (4267)
Phone:	(480)541-5400
Website:	http://www.kyrene.org/kta
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	549
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
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 43

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 61

Grade 7 55

Grade 8 66