ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Primary

40 East Hildago Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85040

asuprep.asu.edu

Charter School 65 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Phoenix Collegiate Academy (PCA) Elementary, located in South Phoenix, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K–5. As part of a mission-driven network, the school focuses on creating a high-achieving, college-preparatory environment designed to bridge the achievement gap. Their academic model emphasizes rigorous instruction, structured classroom settings, and a culture of high expectations, aiming to ensure that every student is equipped with the foundational skills necessary for long-term academic success.

Beyond traditional academics, PCA Elementary is deeply committed to character development and cultivating a supportive school community. By fostering a "college-bound" mindset from an early age, the school seeks to prepare students not just for middle and high school, but for eventual success in higher education. The school's location in the 85040 area serves as a hub for families seeking a focused, consistent, and mission-oriented educational alternative in their local community.

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

5.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Primary
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	54
Black	6
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

Hispanic
54 (83.1%)
Black
6 (9.2%)
White
2 (3.1%)
Two or More
2 (3.1%)
American Indian
1 (1.5%)

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:	ASU Preparatory Academy (92716)
Phone:	(602)492-1722
Website:	http://asuprep.asu.edu
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	65
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.9
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 21

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 22