Center for Educational Excellence

(480)632-1940

Charter School 319 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The Center for Educational Excellence (CEE), located in Tempe, Arizona, is a private, independent K-8 school that emphasizes a structured, back-to-basics academic curriculum. Known for its "Eagles" mascot, the school distinguishes itself through a rigorous, teacher-led instructional model that prioritizes foundational subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics. By maintaining small class sizes and a disciplined environment, CEE aims to foster high academic standards and ensure that students receive personalized attention to meet their individual learning needs.

In addition to its focus on core academics, the Center for Educational Excellence promotes a culture of character development and community involvement. The school’s philosophy centers on creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and personal responsibility. By utilizing a curriculum that often integrates traditional methods with focused goals, the school strives to prepare its students for success in higher education and beyond, serving as an alternative to the broader public school system in the Tempe area.

319

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 Center for Educational Excellence
Demographic	Student Count
White	200
Hispanic	72
Black	18
Asian	3
Two or More	16
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	6

White
200 (62.7 %)
Hispanic
72 (22.6 %)
Black
18 (5.6 %)
Two or More
16 (5.0 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.9 %)
American Indian
4 (1.3 %)
Asian
3 (0.9 %)

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:	Allen-Cochran Enterprises Inc. (4347)
Phone:	(480)632-1940
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	319
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

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 36

Grade 6 20

Grade 7 27

Grade 8 23