ACCLAIM Academy

7624 W INDIAN SCHOOL RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85033

www.acclaimacademy.org

Charter School 249 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

ACCLAIM Academy, located on West Indian School Road in Phoenix, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. The school distinguishes itself through a rigorous, back-to-basics academic curriculum that prioritizes core subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics. By fostering a disciplined and structured environment, the academy aims to build a strong foundation of knowledge for every student, ensuring they are well-prepared for the transition to high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, ACCLAIM Academy emphasizes character development and parental involvement as cornerstones of its educational model. The school maintains a "school-uniform" policy to promote equality and focus, while cultivating a community where teachers and families work in partnership to support student achievement. With a commitment to accountability and high expectations, the academy strives to provide an accessible, high-quality learning experience for families in the Phoenix area.

249

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ACCLAIM Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	227
Black	3

Hispanic
227 (91.2%)
White
19 (7.6%)
Black
3 (1.2%)

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:	Acclaim Charter School (4325)
Phone:	(623)691-0919
Website:	http://www.acclaimacademy.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	249
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
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 26

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 36

Grade 6 27

Grade 7 36

Grade 8 38