Gem Charter School

www.gemcharter.com

Charter School 76 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Gem Charter School, located on N. Center Street in Mesa, Arizona, operates as a tuition-free public charter school that integrates the Montessori philosophy into its educational model. By emphasizing the "Good Earth" approach, the school focuses on creating a hands-on, student-centered environment that encourages independence, critical thinking, and a natural love for learning. Its curriculum is designed to meet individual developmental needs, allowing students to progress at their own pace within a structured yet flexible classroom setting.

The school serves as a local option for families seeking an alternative to traditional public schooling, blending Montessori principles with state educational standards. By fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, Gem Charter School aims to develop well-rounded students who are prepared both academically and socially for future challenges. Its focus on personalized instruction and experiential learning makes it a distinct choice for parents in the Mesa area looking for an educational program rooted in the proven methods of Maria Montessori.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

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Student/Teacher Ratio

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Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gem Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	39
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
39 (51.3 %)
White
30 (39.5 %)
Asian
4 (5.3 %)
Black
1 (1.3 %)
Two or More
1 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (1.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Gem Charter School Inc. (6372)
Phone:	(480)599-0137
Website:	http://www.gemcharter.com
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	76
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 13

Grade 1 13

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 13

Grade 4 7

Grade 5 12

Grade 6 4