Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy

Espiritu Community Development Corp. (92250)

www.espiritu.org

Charter School 331 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy is a public charter school located in Phoenix, Arizona, serving students in grades K–8. As part of the Espiritu Schools network, the academy is rooted in a mission to foster academic excellence while emphasizing character development and community service. The school focuses on creating a supportive, culture-rich learning environment that prepares students for success in high school and beyond, often highlighting values like discipline, leadership, and personal responsibility.

The academy’s approach integrates rigorous academic standards with a focus on holistic student growth. By utilizing the resources and educational philosophy of the Espiritu organization, the school strives to empower its students to become leaders within their own community. With a commitment to small-school intimacy and community engagement, Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy aims to bridge educational gaps and provide families in South Phoenix with a strong, values-based alternative to traditional district schooling.

331

Total Students

28.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	311
Black	10
Asian	4
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
311 (94.0%)
Black
10 (3.0%)
Asian
4 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.2%)
White
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Espiritu Community Development Corp. (92250)
Phone:	(602)243-7788
Website:	http://www.espiritu.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	331
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
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 47

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 52