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Advance U

📍 PHOENIX, Arizona Charter

👥 Total Enrollment

Students enrolled

9:1

📏 Student–Teacher Ratio

Better than US avg (~16:1)

K–4

🎓 Grade Levels

5 active grades

8.0

👩‍🏫 Full-Time Teachers

FTE certified faculty

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Advance U, an elementary public school serving grades K–4 in PHOENIX, Arizona, with 72 students and a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Data: NCES 2024-2025.

📖 Academic Overview & Key Context

Located in PHOENIX, Arizona, Advance U is a public charter school serving students from grades K–4. The school operates within the Kaizen Education Foundation dba Advance U (91329) in Maricopa County. With a current reported enrollment of 72 students, it provides a smaller, close-knit learning environment designed to support academic and personal growth.

In terms of academic staffing and instructional attention, Advance U maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.0:1. This favorable ratio is lower than the typical national public school average of approximately 16:1, offering opportunities for individualized guidance and collaborative classroom engagement. The campus educational team includes approximately 8.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers and certified instructional personnel.

Reflecting the multicultural fabric of PHOENIX, the student body at Advance U represents diverse backgrounds. The most represented ethnic demographics include Hispanic (75%), Black or African American (15.3%), White (4.2%). This diverse mix contributes to a rich campus experience that prepares students for higher education and global careers.

👥 Student Demographics & Diversity

Official NCES reported race and ethnicity breakdown

72 Students reported

Hispanic 75%

54 enrolled students

Black / African American 15.3%

11 enrolled students

White 4.2%

3 enrolled students

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%

3 enrolled students

Two or more races 1.4%

1 enrolled students

Asian 0%

0 enrolled students

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0%

0 enrolled students

⚧ Gender Distribution Total 72

👦 Male 51.4% (37) 👧 Female 48.6% (35)

📊 Enrollment by Grade Level

Student distribution across all enrolled grade levels

5 Grade Levels

K ★ top

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School facts

Address 449 E SOUTHERN AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85040

Phone (602) 243-8531

School district Kaizen Education Foundation dba Advance U (91329)

County Maricopa County

Grades K–4

Students 72 students

Student–teacher ratio 9:1

Full-time teachers 8.0

Community type City: Large

Level Elementary

Type Charter school

Virtual Not virtual

Coordinates 33.39170, -112.06800

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NCES school ID 040088203409

School year 2024-2025

Source NCES

📍 Location

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449 E SOUTHERN AVE

PHOENIX, AZ 85040 Maricopa County

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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What grades are taught at Advance U? +

Advance U serves students in grades K–4. The school curriculum is structured specifically for these grade levels in accordance with Arizona state educational standards.

How many students attend Advance U? +

According to official National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) records, Advance U has a total reported enrollment of 72 students.

What is the student-to-teacher ratio at Advance U? +

The student-teacher ratio at Advance U is 9:1, supported by approximately 8.0 full-time equivalent certified teachers.

Is Advance U a public or private school? +

Advance U is a public charter school located in PHOENIX, Arizona under the administration of the Kaizen Education Foundation dba Advance U (91329).

Where is Advance U located? +

Advance U is located at 449 E SOUTHERN AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85040. Families can reach the administrative office by telephone at (602) 243-8531 or by visiting the campus during regular school hours.