Camelback Academy

www.camelbackacademy.com

Charter School 598 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Camelback Academy, located in Glendale, Arizona, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. The school operates with a focus on academic rigor and character development, aiming to provide a structured learning environment that prepares students for success in high school and beyond. By emphasizing a "back-to-basics" approach, the academy prioritizes core subjects such as mathematics, reading, and writing, while maintaining high expectations for student conduct and classroom discipline.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Camelback Academy is known for fostering a community-oriented atmosphere that encourages parental involvement and strong teacher-student relationships. The school integrates extracurricular activities and programs designed to build leadership skills and personal responsibility. Situated in the heart of Glendale, it serves as a neighborhood-focused institution dedicated to providing a quality, tuition-free alternative to traditional district schools for local families.

598

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Camelback Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	474
Black	58
Asian	11
Two or More	2
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
474 (79.3%)
Black
58 (9.7%)
White
43 (7.2%)
Asian
11 (1.8%)
American Indian
6 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7%)
Two or More
2 (0.3%)

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:	Camelback Education Inc (79905)
Phone:	(623)247-2204
Website:	http://www.camelbackacademy.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	598
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 52

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 74

Grade 6 68

Grade 7 69

Grade 8 72