ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Elementary

asuprep.asu.edu

Charter School 497 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Elementary is a tuition-free public charter school located on the Arizona State University Polytechnic campus in Mesa, Arizona. As part of the broader ASU Prep network, the school is designed to leverage the resources and innovative educational philosophy of the university to prepare students for success in a global society. By integrating a rigorous academic curriculum with a focus on project-based learning, the school aims to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and a collaborative mindset in young learners from an early age.

The school benefits significantly from its unique location, which fosters a culture of lifelong learning and provides students with early exposure to a college-going environment. The program emphasizes personalized learning pathways, ensuring that instruction is tailored to meet the individual needs and interests of each student. Through its partnership with ASU, the academy promotes a seamless educational journey that emphasizes STEM integration and community engagement, striving to empower students to become leaders who are capable of solving complex, real-world problems.

497

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	208
Hispanic	173
Black	29
Asian	18
Two or More	57
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	2

White
208 (41.9%)
Hispanic
173 (34.8%)
Two or More
57 (11.5%)
Black
29 (5.8%)
Asian
18 (3.6%)
American Indian
10 (2.0%)
Pacific Islander
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:	ASU Preparatory Academy (91307)
Phone:	(480)727-5700
Website:	http://asuprep.asu.edu
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	497
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 86

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 117