Scales Technology Academy

www.tempeschools.org/our-schools/elementary-schools-k-5/scales-technolog

375 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Scales Technology Academy, located in Tempe, Arizona, is a specialized elementary school within the Tempe Elementary School District that emphasizes a curriculum centered on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The academy is designed to foster a future-ready learning environment by integrating hands-on technology experiences into daily instruction. By leveraging modern digital tools and collaborative projects, the school aims to cultivate critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and innovation among its student body.

In addition to its focus on technology, Scales Technology Academy is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive community for its diverse group of learners. The school places a high value on academic excellence and social-emotional development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond. Through a partnership with families and the local community, the academy strives to bridge the digital divide and provide all students with the equitable resources necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving global workforce.

375

Total Students

26.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Scales Technology Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	195
Black	97
Asian	6
Two or More	21
American Indian	24
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
195 (52.0%)
Black
97 (25.9%)
White
26 (6.9%)
American Indian
24 (6.4%)
Two or More
21 (5.6%)
Asian
6 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Tempe School District (4258)
Phone:	(480)929-9909
Website:	http://www.tempeschools.org/our-schools/elementary-schools-k-5/scales-technolog
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
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 64

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 57

Ungraded 1