Bennett Academy

Twenty First Century Charter School Inc. Bennett (4310)

2930 W BETHANY HOME RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85017

www.bennettacademy.com

Charter School 143 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Bennett Academy, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is a private, tuition-free charter school that serves students in grades K-8. The school distinguishes itself through a strong emphasis on a structured, traditional academic environment, prioritizing mastery in core subjects like mathematics, reading, and writing. Their educational approach is often characterized by a back-to-basics philosophy, focusing on explicit instruction, consistent classroom discipline, and the development of strong fundamental skills to ensure student preparedness for high school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic focus, Bennett Academy fosters a tight-knit community atmosphere that encourages parent involvement and student accountability. The school is designed to provide a predictable and focused learning space, utilizing small-group instruction to address individual student needs. By combining rigorous academic expectations with a commitment to traditional values, the academy aims to cultivate an environment where students can thrive both intellectually and characteristically within the Phoenix metropolitan area.

143

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bennett Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	85
Black	17
Asian	3
Two or More	6
American Indian	3

Hispanic
85 (59.4 %)
White
29 (20.3 %)
Black
17 (11.9 %)
Two or More
6 (4.2 %)
Asian
3 (2.1 %)
American Indian
3 (2.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Twenty First Century Charter School Inc. Bennett (4310)
Phone:	(602)943-1317
Website:	http://www.bennettacademy.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	143
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
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

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 19

Grade 6 28

Grade 7 25

Grade 8 25