At a glance
Reported students
72
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
6th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
72
Advance U: 72 reported students.
State peer staffing position
4th percentile
9:1 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
- 66
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11:1
What the reported data says about Advance U
Advance U is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Phoenix. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Kaizen Education Foundation dba Advance U (91329). NCES reports 72 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 6th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9:1, 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 (75%) and Black (15.3%). English learners represent 13.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Advance U
- 1How do the reported 9:1 student–teacher ratio and 8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 4.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.2%
- Hispanic75%
- Black15.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.4%
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 Advance U
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| iAmRSDOnline Academy Elementary · Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) | KG–08 | 0 | 0.1 mi |
| Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy Elementary · Charter · Espiritu Community Development Corp. (92250) | PK–06 | 331 | 0.7 mi |
| John F Kennedy Elementary School Elementary · Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) | PK–04 | 352 | 0.8 mi |
| Sunland Elementary School Elementary · Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) | PK–08 | 573 | 0.9 mi |
| C O Greenfield School Elementary · Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) | KG–08 | 453 | 0.9 mi |
| Amy L. Houston Academy Elementary · Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) | PK–08 | 22 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Advance U
What grades does Advance U serve?
Advance U reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Kaizen Education Foundation dba Advance U (91329).
How many students attend Advance U?
Advance U reported 72 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 6th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 66 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Advance U?
The calculated ratio is 9:1, based on 72 students and 8 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 Advance U a public, charter, or magnet school?
Advance U 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 Advance U in?
Advance U is part of Kaizen Education Foundation dba Advance U (91329), based in Phoenix, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Advance U?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include iAmRSDOnline Academy (0.1 mi), Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy (0.7 mi), John F Kennedy Elementary School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.