At a glance
Reported students
221
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
18th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
221
Stepping Stones Academy: 221 reported students.
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
- 229
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.1:1
What the reported data says about Stepping Stones Academy
Stepping Stones Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Phoenix. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Stepping Stones Academy (10966). NCES reports 221 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 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (86.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.5%). Students served under IDEA represent 14.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Stepping Stones Academy
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each 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
- Students with disabilities
- 14.4%
- Lunch program
- No
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
- White86.4%
- Hispanic9.5%
- Black0.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.7%
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 Stepping Stones Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Mountain School Elementary · Deer Valley Unified District (4246) | PK–08 | 438 | 0.7 mi |
| Diamond Canyon School Elementary · Deer Valley Unified District (4246) | PK–08 | 740 | 3.3 mi |
| Sonoran Foothills School Elementary · Deer Valley Unified District (4246) | PK–08 | 921 | 3.3 mi |
| Sunset Ridge School Elementary · Deer Valley Unified District (4246) | PK–08 | 563 | 3.7 mi |
| Gavilan Peak School Elementary · Deer Valley Unified District (4246) | PK–08 | 473 | 4.3 mi |
| Anthem School Elementary · Deer Valley Unified District (4246) | PK–08 | 400 | 5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Stepping Stones Academy
What grades does Stepping Stones Academy serve?
Stepping Stones Academy reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Stepping Stones Academy (10966).
How many students attend Stepping Stones Academy?
Stepping Stones Academy reported 221 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 18th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 229 students.
Is Stepping Stones Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Stepping Stones Academy 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 Stepping Stones Academy in?
Stepping Stones Academy is part of Stepping Stones Academy (10966), based in Phoenix, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Stepping Stones Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Desert Mountain School (0.7 mi), Diamond Canyon School (3.3 mi), Sonoran Foothills School (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.