Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics Elementary Schoo

www.azconservatory.org/

Charter School 109 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The **Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics (ACAA) Elementary School**, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is a specialized charter school that integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with comprehensive arts education. Unlike traditional elementary schools, ACAA is designed for students who have a passion for creative expression, embedding disciplines such as dance, music, theater, and visual arts directly into the daily school experience. The institution aims to foster both intellectual growth and artistic development, creating an environment where students learn to approach academic subjects with the same creativity and discipline they apply to their craft.

The school’s philosophy emphasizes the "whole child," focusing on personal responsibility, self-discipline, and community engagement. By maintaining a smaller, arts-focused environment, the faculty encourages students to explore their unique talents while meeting state academic standards. ACAA serves as a dedicated space for families seeking an alternative to the conventional classroom, providing a platform for young artists to build a strong foundational education alongside a structured introduction to the professional arts world.

109

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics Elementary Schoo
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	50
Black	15
Asian	3
Two or More	5
American Indian	4

Hispanic
50 (45.9%)
White
32 (29.4%)
Black
15 (13.8%)
Two or More
5 (4.6%)
American Indian
4 (3.7%)
Asian
3 (2.8%)

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:	Edkey Inc. - Redwood Academy (81043)
Phone:	(623)878-0986
Website:	http://www.azconservatory.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	109
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
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 14

Grade 1 10

Grade 2 11

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 30