Mountain Oak Charter School

Mountain Oak Charter School Inc. (78873)

www.mountainoakschool.org

Charter School 94 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Mountain Oak Charter School, located in Prescott, Arizona, is a tuition-free public charter school that utilizes the **Waldorf educational philosophy**. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to learning that integrates rigorous academics with the arts, music, movement, and hands-on practical skills. Their curriculum is designed to meet children at their specific developmental stages, fostering intellectual curiosity while prioritizing the social and emotional well-being of the student.

The school is deeply committed to building a strong sense of community and connection to the natural world. By prioritizing experiential learning, nature-based activities, and a multi-sensory teaching style, Mountain Oak aims to cultivate creative thinkers and well-rounded individuals. The school maintains a unique atmosphere that balances traditional academic standards with the expressive, imaginative environment characteristic of the Waldorf tradition, making it a distinct alternative to conventional public school settings in the Prescott area.

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

5.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mountain Oak Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	68
Hispanic	19
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
68 (72.3%)
Hispanic
19 (20.2%)
Pacific Islander
3 (3.2%)
Asian
2 (2.1%)
Black
1 (1.1%)
Two or More
1 (1.1%)

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:	Mountain Oak Charter School Inc. (78873)
Phone:	(928)541-7700
Website:	http://www.mountainoakschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	94
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 15

Grade 1 10

Grade 2 17

Grade 3 7

Grade 4 15

Grade 5 7

Grade 6 14

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 6