Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy

35900 N CHARBRAY DR
San Tan Valley, AZ 85143

www.fusdaz.com/cc

742 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy, located in San Tan Valley, Arizona, is a specialized school within the Florence Unified School District that places a heavy emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The school serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade, offering a curriculum designed to foster critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and technical literacy. By integrating STEM principles across various subjects, the academy aims to prepare students for the demands of a rapidly evolving workforce while encouraging a passion for innovation and inquiry.

Beyond its academic focus, Circle Cross K8 is committed to cultivating a supportive and collaborative community environment. The school leverages its K-8 structure to provide a cohesive educational journey where students can build long-term relationships with staff and peers. Through a variety of hands-on projects, extracurricular activities, and modern classroom technologies, the academy strives to bridge the gap between theoretical learning and real-world application, ensuring that students are well-equipped for high school and beyond.

742

Total Students

42.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	336
Hispanic	297
Black	49
Asian	11
Two or More	23
American Indian	18
Pacific Islander	8

White
336 (45.3 %)
Hispanic
297 (40.0 %)
Black
49 (6.6 %)
Two or More
23 (3.1 %)
American Indian
18 (2.4 %)
Asian
11 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.1 %)

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:	Florence Unified School District (4437)
Phone:	(480)987-7600
Website:	http://www.fusdaz.com/cc
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	742
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
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 57

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 83

Grade 6 101

Grade 7 85

Grade 8 104