Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence

www.cusd80.com/independence

820 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Chandler Traditional Academy (CTA) – Independence is a public K-6 elementary school located in Chandler, Arizona, operating under the Chandler Unified School District. The school is part of the district’s "Traditional Academy" model, which distinguishes itself from standard neighborhood schools by focusing on a structured, back-to-basics academic curriculum. This approach emphasizes teacher-led instruction, mastery of core subjects like mathematics and reading, and a strong emphasis on consistent homework and high academic expectations.

In addition to its rigorous academic focus, CTA Independence fosters a disciplined and orderly environment designed to promote student achievement and character development. The school typically utilizes specific curricula, such as Spalding for language arts and Saxon Math, to ensure a cohesive learning experience across grade levels. By integrating traditional teaching methods with a supportive community atmosphere, the school aims to prepare students for success in secondary education while maintaining a strong partnership with parents who are expected to take an active role in their child's academic journey.

820

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence
Demographic	Student Count
White	204
Hispanic	87
Black	24
Asian	455
Two or More	43
American Indian	7

Asian
455 (55.5 %)
White
204 (24.9 %)
Hispanic
87 (10.6 %)
Two or More
43 (5.2 %)
Black
24 (2.9 %)
American Indian
7 (0.9 %)

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:	Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
Phone:	(480)224-2700
Website:	http://www.cusd80.com/independence
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	820
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
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 120

Grade 1 126

Grade 2 131

Grade 3 123

Grade 4 120

Grade 5 121

Grade 6 79