Pathfinder Academy

Charter School 554 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Pathfinder Academy, located in Mesa, Arizona, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves as part of the Sequoia Charter School network. The academy emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to foster critical thinking, foundational skills, and student engagement. By integrating traditional instruction with personalized learning approaches, the school aims to prepare students for academic success while cultivating a supportive environment that reflects the values of the broader Sequoia organization.

The school is known for its commitment to character development and community involvement, striving to create a structured yet inclusive atmosphere for its student body. By focusing on individualized attention and smaller class sizes, Pathfinder Academy works to address the diverse learning needs of its students, ensuring that they are equipped with both the knowledge and the social-emotional tools necessary for long-term achievement. For families interested in enrollment or specific academic programs, the school maintains a dedicated online presence to provide updates and resources.

554

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pathfinder Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	473
Hispanic	54
Black	2
Asian	3
Two or More	19
American Indian	3

White
473 (85.4%)
Hispanic
54 (9.7%)
Two or More
19 (3.4%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Black
2 (0.4%)

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:	Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy (81045)
Phone:	(480)986-7071
Website:	http://sequoiapathfinder.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	554
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
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 75

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 68

Grade 6 65

Grade 7 32

Grade 8 37

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pathfinder Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	75
Grade 1	64
Grade 2	76
Grade 3	78
Grade 4	59
Grade 5	68
Grade 6	65
Grade 7	32
Grade 8	37

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pathfinder Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	273	49.3%
Male	281	50.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)