Serving 434 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School's student population of 434 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
434 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1048 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
74%
48%
Black
11%
6%
White
6%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School's ranking?
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School is ranked #1048 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School?
434 students attend Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School offer ?
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School part of?
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School is part of ASU Preparatory Academy (89949) School District.
In what neighborhood is Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School located?
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School is located in the Central City neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 20 other public schools located in Central City.
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