At a glance
Reported students
186
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
15th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
186
Milestones Charter School: 186 reported students.
State peer staffing position
22nd percentile
13.3:1 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
- 223
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.6:1
What the reported data says about Milestones Charter School
Milestones Charter School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Phoenix. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Milestones Charter School (79207). NCES reports 186 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 15th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, 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 Asian (39.8%) and White (37.1%). English learners represent 7.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Milestones Charter School
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 14 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.5%
- 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
- White37.1%
- Hispanic10.8%
- Black6.5%
- Asian39.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.2%
- Multiracial3.8%
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 Milestones 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.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Canyon Elementary School Elementary · Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) | PK–06 | 446 | 0.8 mi |
| Whispering Wind Academy Elementary · Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) | PK–06 | 376 | 1.5 mi |
| Freedom Academy Elementary · Charter · Freedom Academy Inc. (89506) | KG–08 | 262 | 1.6 mi |
| North Ranch Elementary School Elementary · Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) | PK–06 | 535 | 2 mi |
| Quail Run Elementary School Elementary · Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) | PK–06 | 533 | 2 mi |
| Liberty Elementary School Elementary · Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) | PK–06 | 421 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Milestones Charter School
What grades does Milestones Charter School serve?
Milestones Charter School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Milestones Charter School (79207).
How many students attend Milestones Charter School?
Milestones Charter School reported 186 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 15th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 223 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Milestones Charter School?
The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 186 students and 14 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 Milestones Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Milestones 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 Milestones Charter School in?
Milestones Charter School is part of Milestones Charter School (79207), based in Phoenix, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Milestones Charter School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Copper Canyon Elementary School (0.8 mi), Whispering Wind Academy (1.5 mi), Freedom Academy (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.