Pan-American Charter School

Charter School 1,221 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Pan-American Charter School, located at 3001 W. Indian School Road in Phoenix, Arizona, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for providing a supportive, community-focused learning environment. By operating as a charter institution, it maintains autonomy in its curriculum and instructional approach, often prioritizing small class sizes and personalized attention to help students master core subjects like mathematics, reading, and science.

The school is particularly noted for its diverse student population and its dedication to fostering a safe, inclusive atmosphere that emphasizes character development alongside academics. Located in the heart of Phoenix, Pan-American Charter School aims to bridge educational gaps by providing resources and guidance tailored to the specific needs of its local neighborhood. Through a blend of traditional instruction and a focus on social-emotional growth, the school strives to prepare its students for the rigors of high school and long-term academic success.

1,221

Total Students

67.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pan-American Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	1,160
Black	23
Asian	15
Two or More	4
American Indian	6

Hispanic
1,160 (95.0%)
Black
23 (1.9%)
Asian
15 (1.2%)
White
13 (1.1%)
American Indian
6 (0.5%)
Two or More
4 (0.3%)

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:	Pan-American Elementary Charter (79578)
Phone:	(602)266-3989
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,221
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
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 87

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 94

Grade 6 108

Grade 7 113

Grade 8 110

Grade 9 89

Grade 10 93