AmeriSchools Academy - Yuma

2098 S 3RD AVE
YUMA, AZ 85364

www.amerischools.org

Charter School 125 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

AmeriSchools Academy – Yuma is a public charter school located in Yuma, Arizona, dedicated to providing a structured and comprehensive educational experience for students. As part of the broader AmeriSchools network, the campus focuses on fostering a strong academic foundation by blending traditional curriculum with character development. The school emphasizes individualized attention and small class sizes, aiming to create a supportive environment where students can thrive both intellectually and personally.

Beyond academics, the academy places a significant emphasis on community and parental involvement, viewing education as a partnership between the school and the family. By offering a rigorous program that prepares students for higher education, AmeriSchools Academy – Yuma strives to cultivate critical thinking skills and personal responsibility. The school’s mission is to provide an accessible, high-quality learning opportunity that meets the diverse needs of the Yuma community in a safe and nurturing atmosphere.

125

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 AmeriSchools Academy - Yuma
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	96
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	1
American Indian	4

Hispanic
96 (76.8 %)
White
19 (15.2 %)
American Indian
4 (3.2 %)
Black
3 (2.4 %)
Asian
2 (1.6 %)
Two or More
1 (0.8 %)

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:	The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355)
Phone:	(928)329-1100
Website:	http://www.amerischools.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	125
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 21

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 17

Grade 3 15

Grade 4 18

Grade 5 17

Grade 6 16