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Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School

Grades KG–08 · Elementary · Chandler, AZ · NCES 040018401713

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2207 N DOBSON RD · Chandler, AZ 85224

At a glance

Reported students

386

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

32

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Arizona elementary enrollment

38th percentile

Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

386

Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School: 386 reported students.

State peer staffing position

13th percentile

12.1:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
441
Teachers (FTE)
26
Student–teacher ratio
17:1

What the reported data says about Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School

Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Chandler. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Ball Charter Schools (Dobson) (79204). NCES reports 386 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.1:1, below the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (39.6%) and White (27.2%). English learners represent 3.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School

  1. 1How do the reported 12.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 32 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
3.6%
Students with disabilities
16.6%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White27.2%
  • Hispanic39.6%
  • Black13.2%
  • Asian4.4%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native2.8%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.3%
  • Multiracial11.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Public schools near Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Pomeroy Elementary School

Elementary · Mesa Unified District (4235)

PK–065120.5 mi
John M Andersen Elementary School

Elementary · Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)

PK–064060.9 mi
Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman

Elementary · Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)

PK–065651.1 mi
Summit Academy

Elementary · Mesa Unified District (4235)

PK–081,1811.2 mi
Sirrine Montessori Center

Elementary · Mesa Unified District (4235)

PK–062911.5 mi
Knox Gifted Academy

Elementary · Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)

PK–066531.6 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School

What grades does Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School serve?

Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Ball Charter Schools (Dobson) (79204).

How many students attend Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School?

Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School reported 386 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 441 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School?

The calculated ratio is 12.1:1, based on 386 students and 32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

Which school district is Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School in?

Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School is part of Ball Charter Schools (Dobson) (79204), based in Chandler, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pomeroy Elementary School (0.5 mi), John M Andersen Elementary School (0.9 mi), Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.