NEELY TRADITIONAL ACADEMY

Neely Traditional Academy is a public elementary school that is part of the Gilbert Unified District (4239) school district, located in Gilbert, AZ with about 776 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 33 teachers, Neely Traditional Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Neely Traditional Academy, located in Gilbert, Arizona, is a public school within the Gilbert Public Schools district that operates on a "traditional" educational model. Unlike standard neighborhood schools, the academy emphasizes a structured academic environment with a focus on mastery of core subjects. The school is known for its rigorous curriculum, which includes direct instruction, specific homework expectations, and a clear emphasis on fundamental skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.

The academy fosters a disciplined school culture that promotes character development, school spirit, and high academic expectations. Because it follows a traditional framework, students typically wear uniforms, and the school maintains a strong emphasis on parent involvement and community partnerships. By prioritizing consistency and academic discipline, Neely Traditional Academy aims to provide a stable, high-achieving environment that prepares students for success in their future secondary education.

For more information, contact Neely Traditional Academy at (480) 497-3300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

321 W. Juniper Ave.
Gilbert, AZ 85233
Advertisement

NEELY TRADITIONAL ACADEMY is a public school in Gilbert, AZ with about 776 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
776
Teachers:
33.61
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

Advertisement

School Demographics for 776 students

White
64.9%
Hispanic/Latino
16.5%
Asian
9.1%
Two or more races
6.8%
Black or African American
1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
54.1%
Male
45.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.