Mexicayotl Charter School

2059 N GRAND AVE
NOGALES, AZ 85621

Charter School 168 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Mexicayotl Charter School, located in Nogales, Arizona, is a unique educational institution that places a strong emphasis on cultural heritage and community-centered learning. Serving the border region, the school is recognized for its dedication to integrating Mexican-American history and traditional values into its academic curriculum. By fostering an environment that honors the linguistic and cultural backgrounds of its students, the school aims to provide a holistic education that prepares learners to succeed both academically and as active, proud members of their community.

Beyond its focus on heritage, the school operates with the flexibility characteristic of the charter system, allowing it to provide personalized attention to its student body. The facility on North Grand Avenue serves as a hub for academic and social development, where faculty prioritize critical thinking and bi-literacy. Through its distinct approach, Mexicayotl Charter School seeks to empower students to excel in a globalized world while maintaining a deep connection to their local roots and cultural identity.

168

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mexicayotl Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	167
Two or More	1

Hispanic
167 (99.4%)
Two or More
1 (0.6%)

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:	Mexicayotl Academy Inc. (4463)
Phone:	(520)624-4018
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	168
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 23

Grade 1 19

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 15

Grade 5 18

Grade 6 18

Grade 7 20

Grade 8 11