Learning Foundation

CAFA Inc. dba Learning Foundation Performing Arts (79971)

851 North Stapley Drive bld 6
Mesa, AZ 85203

www.lfapa.com

Charter School 139 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Learning Foundation and Performing Arts (LFAPA) is a tuition-free, K-12 public charter school located in Mesa, Arizona. The school distinguishes itself through a specialized curriculum that integrates rigorous academic standards with a heavy emphasis on the performing and fine arts. Designed for students who are passionate about creativity, the school provides an environment where artistic development is treated as a core component of intellectual growth rather than an extracurricular elective.

In addition to its focus on arts, the school is known for its commitment to a supportive, personalized learning environment. By maintaining a smaller school setting, Learning Foundation aims to foster stronger connections between students and staff, promoting a culture of character development and individual accountability. The program is tailored to students seeking a balanced educational experience that prepares them for both higher education and professional opportunities within the creative industries.

139

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Learning Foundation
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	82
Black	9
Asian	1
Two or More	10
American Indian	3

Hispanic
82 (59.0%)
White
34 (24.5%)
Two or More
10 (7.2%)
Black
9 (6.5%)
American Indian
3 (2.2%)
Asian
1 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CAFA Inc. dba Learning Foundation Performing Arts (79971)
Phone:	(480)834-6202
Website:	http://www.lfapa.com
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	139
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
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 14

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 18

Grade 6 18