Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory

www.griffinfoundation.org

Charter School 61 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory (CRFSP), located at 1844 S. Alvernon Way in Tucson, Arizona, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Operating under the umbrella of the Griffin Foundation, the school is dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects while fostering the individual potential of each student. The institution is known for its focus on structured learning, character development, and creating a supportive community that prepares students for success in high school and beyond.

The school’s philosophy centers on the belief that all children can achieve high academic standards when provided with the right resources and a focused curriculum. By integrating traditional instruction with intentional student support, Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory aims to close achievement gaps and promote a culture of excellence. Families interested in the school’s specific academic programs, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment process can find more detailed information on the Griffin Foundation’s official website.

Total Students

6.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	49
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
49 (80.3%)
White
5 (8.2%)
Black
3 (4.9%)
Asian
2 (3.3%)
Two or More
1 (1.6%)
American Indian
1 (1.6%)

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:	Griffin Foundation Inc. The (79500)
Phone:	(520)790-8400
Website:	http://www.griffinfoundation.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	61
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
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 6

Grade 1 10

Grade 2 11

Grade 3 12

Grade 4 11

Grade 5 11

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	6
Grade 1	10
Grade 2	11
Grade 3	12
Grade 4	11
Grade 5	11

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	29	47.5%
Male	32	52.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)