Kaizen Education Foundation dba South Pointe Elementary Scho

Kaizen Education Foundation dba South Pointe Eleme (79233)

2033 E SOUTHERN AVE
PHOENIX, AZ 85040

(602)276-1943

www.southpointeelem.com/

Charter School 322 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

South Pointe Elementary School, located in Phoenix, Arizona, operates under the Kaizen Education Foundation. As a tuition-free public charter school, it is committed to providing a structured and rigorous academic environment for students in the South Phoenix community. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, focusing on core academic mastery, character development, and the cultivation of a lifelong love for learning.

By utilizing the educational philosophy associated with the Kaizen model—which is rooted in the principle of continuous improvement—South Pointe aims to create a supportive community that fosters both personal and academic growth. The school prioritizes a strong partnership between educators, students, and families, ensuring that every child receives the individualized attention and resources necessary to excel in a diverse and evolving world.

322

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kaizen Education Foundation dba South Pointe Elementary Scho
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	155
Black	138
Two or More	12
American Indian	13

Hispanic
155 (48.1%)
Black
138 (42.9%)
American Indian
13 (4.0%)
Two or More
12 (3.7%)
White
4 (1.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kaizen Education Foundation dba South Pointe Eleme (79233)
Phone:	(602)276-1943
Website:	http://www.southpointeelem.com/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	322
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
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 36

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 26