STEP UP SCHOOL

www.stepupschoolsmesa.org

Charter School 62 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Step Up School, located in Mesa, Arizona, serves as a specialized educational institution focused on providing a supportive and structured environment for students who may struggle in traditional school settings. The school is known for its individualized approach to learning, emphasizing smaller class sizes and personalized instruction to help students bridge academic gaps, improve their behavioral self-regulation, and regain confidence in their scholastic abilities.

The curriculum is designed to be flexible and adaptive, catering to students who benefit from a more tailored pace. By fostering a close-knit community, Step Up School aims to empower its students to overcome personal and academic obstacles, encouraging them to develop the essential skills necessary for long-term success. Through its commitment to individualized care, the school provides a vital alternative for families seeking a nurturing environment that prioritizes student progress and personal growth over a one-size-fits-all model.

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for STEP UP SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	46
Black	13
Asian	1
Two or More	2

Hispanic
46 (74.2%)
Black
13 (21.0%)
Two or More
2 (3.2%)
Asian
1 (1.6%)

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:	STEP UP Schools Inc. (4313)
Phone:	(480)344-2600
Website:	http://www.stepupschoolsmesa.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	62
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
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 7

Grade 1 6

Grade 2 8

Grade 3 8

Grade 4 10

Grade 5 8

Grade 6 5

Grade 7 4

Grade 8 6

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for STEP UP SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	7
Grade 1	6
Grade 2	8
Grade 3	8
Grade 4	10
Grade 5	8
Grade 6	5
Grade 7	4
Grade 8	6

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for STEP UP SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	33	53.2%
Male	29	46.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)