Neely Traditional Academy

gilbertneely.ss11.sharpschool.com/

805 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

805

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Neely Traditional Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	440
Hispanic	177
Black	18
Asian	99
Two or More	64
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

White
440 (54.7 %)
Hispanic
177 (22.0 %)
Asian
99 (12.3 %)
Two or More
64 (8.0 %)
Black
18 (2.2 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gilbert Unified District (4239)
Phone:	(480)892-2805
Website:	http://gilbertneely.ss11.sharpschool.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	805
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 110

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 122

Grade 3 127

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 120

Grade 6 114