Willow Creek Charter School

Painted Pony Ranch Charter School (10967)

www.willowcreekcharter.com

Charter School 71 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Willow Creek Charter School, located in Prescott, Arizona, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. The school emphasizes a balanced educational philosophy that integrates rigorous academic standards with a focus on character development and community involvement. By maintaining smaller class sizes, the school aims to create a personalized learning environment where teachers can better address the individual strengths and needs of each student, fostering both academic growth and social-emotional maturity.

The curriculum at Willow Creek is designed to be comprehensive, often incorporating hands-on learning experiences and project-based assignments to engage students beyond traditional textbook instruction. As a charter institution, the school operates with a degree of independence that allows it to prioritize specific pedagogical goals, such as fostering critical thinking and promoting a "whole-child" approach. Located in the scenic landscape of Prescott, the school leverages its community ties to provide a stable, supportive atmosphere that prepares students for the transition to high school and beyond.

Total Students

5.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Willow Creek Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	12
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
50 (70.4%)
Hispanic
12 (16.9%)
Two or More
6 (8.5%)
Black
1 (1.4%)
Asian
1 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.4%)

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:	Painted Pony Ranch Charter School (10967)
Phone:	(928)776-1212
Website:	http://www.willowcreekcharter.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	71
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
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 9

Grade 1 2

Grade 2 12

Grade 3 7

Grade 4 9

Grade 5 8

Grade 6 7

Grade 7 9

Grade 8 8