Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)

Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) (90885)

www.valvistaacademy.org

Charter School 403 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Ball Charter School (Val Vista Academy) is a tuition-free public charter school located in Gilbert, Arizona, serving students in grades K–8. The school distinguishes itself through a focus on academic rigor, character development, and a "back-to-basics" approach to education. By fostering a structured learning environment, the academy aims to provide a strong foundation in core subjects—such as mathematics, reading, and writing—while ensuring students meet or exceed state academic standards.

Beyond its curriculum, Val Vista Academy emphasizes a strong partnership between parents, teachers, and the community to support student success. The school integrates character education into its daily culture, promoting values like responsibility, respect, and integrity. With a commitment to a well-rounded education, the academy provides a personalized approach that encourages both intellectual growth and the development of essential life skills, preparing its students for success in high school and beyond.

403

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	96
Black	26
Asian	18
Two or More	34
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	7

White
217 (53.8%)
Hispanic
96 (23.8%)
Two or More
34 (8.4%)
Black
26 (6.5%)
Asian
18 (4.5%)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.7%)
American Indian
5 (1.2%)

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 (Val Vista) (90885)
Phone:	(480)656-5555
Website:	http://www.valvistaacademy.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
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 30

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 50

Grade 7 56

Grade 8 26