Mingus Springs Charter School

www.mingusspringsschool.org

Charter School 151 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Mingus Springs Charter School, located in Chino Valley, Arizona, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. The school distinguishes itself through a commitment to a "back-to-basics" educational philosophy, emphasizing strong academic foundations in core subjects like reading, writing, and mathematics. By maintaining a structured and disciplined environment, the school aims to foster a focused atmosphere where students can develop both their intellectual capabilities and their personal character.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Mingus Springs places a high value on the partnership between the school, the home, and the community. The school environment is designed to be intimate and supportive, often characterized by smaller class sizes that allow teachers to provide individualized attention to student needs. With a mission to prepare students for future success in high school and beyond, the school integrates traditional teaching methods with a focus on developing critical thinking skills and personal responsibility within its rural Northern Arizona setting.

151

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mingus Springs Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	114
Hispanic	32
Black	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

White
114 (75.5%)
Hispanic
32 (21.2%)
Two or More
3 (2.0%)
Black
1 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.7%)

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:	Mingus Springs Charter School (4493)
Phone:	(928)636-4766
Website:	http://www.mingusspringsschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	151
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
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 19

Grade 1 17

Grade 2 16

Grade 3 17

Grade 4 18

Grade 5 19

Grade 6 20

Grade 7 15

Grade 8 10