Concordia Charter School

www.concordiacharter.org

Charter School 106 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Concordia Charter School, located in Mesa, Arizona, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. The school is widely recognized for its commitment to the "Core Knowledge" curriculum, a content-rich academic program designed to provide students with a solid foundation of essential knowledge in language arts, history, geography, mathematics, and science. By emphasizing a structured and coherent sequence of learning, Concordia aims to ensure that every student builds a broad knowledge base that supports critical thinking and academic success as they progress through their grade levels.

Beyond its academic focus, Concordia Charter School emphasizes a supportive community atmosphere and character development. The school prides itself on maintaining small class sizes and a dedicated faculty, which allows for more personalized attention and a deeper connection between students and teachers. With its focus on rigorous standards combined with a nurturing environment, Concordia strives to prepare its students not only for high school readiness but also to become well-rounded, responsible citizens in their local community.

106

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Concordia Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	75
Black	6
Asian	1
Two or More	8
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
75 (70.8%)
White
13 (12.3%)
Two or More
8 (7.5%)
Black
6 (5.7%)
American Indian
2 (1.9%)
Asian
1 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.9%)

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:	Concordia Charter School Inc. (89556)
Phone:	(480)461-0555
Website:	http://www.concordiacharter.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	106
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
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 15

Grade 1 14

Grade 2 19

Grade 3 17

Grade 4 17

Grade 5 12

Grade 6 12

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Concordia Charter School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	15
Grade 1	14
Grade 2	19
Grade 3	17
Grade 4	17
Grade 5	12
Grade 6	12

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Concordia Charter School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	56	52.8%
Male	50	47.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)