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Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy

8840 N 43RD AVE, GLENDALE, AZ 85302 · (623) 249-3211 · Maricopa County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL325 STUDENTS
Enrollment
325
Elementary
STATE 451
Student : Teacher
13.0:1
25 FTE teachers
STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
30
Grade 1
26
Grade 2
34
Grade 3
39
Grade 4
34
Grade 5
37
Grade 6
41
Grade 7
42
Grade 8
42
Student demographics
White
4213%
STATE 33%
Hispanic
19159%
STATE 48%
Black
7724%
STATE 6%
Asian
10%
STATE 3%
Two+
82%
STATE 4%
Native American
52%
STATE 5%
Pacific Islander
10%
STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
16250%
Female
16350%

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Test scores

AASA 2023-24 . % Passing
English Language Arts
25.0%
AZ avg 42.2% . -11.0pp since 2017
Math
18.0%
AZ avg 35.1% . -17.0pp since 2017
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
325
+29 (+10%) vs 2017
% White
13%
was 17%
% Hispanic
59%
was 57%
% Black
24%
was 22%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy

Located at 8840 N 43RD AVE, in GLENDALE, Arizona, Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy is a modestly sized primary school that educates 325 students (grades K through 8), operated by Ethos Academy - A Challenge Foundation Academy (92379). That puts it 28% below the typical public school in Arizona, which averages around 451 students.

Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy sits inside Ethos Academy - A Challenge Foundation Academy (92379), the local public-school operator responsible for the campus.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy lists that the largest single group is Hispanic, at 59% of enrollment; the rest looks like 24% Black, 13% White, 2% multiracial. That is visibly more Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 31%.

On the resource side, The school lists 25 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 13.0:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.0:1, putting Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Maricopa County put the typical household earns roughly $89,300 per year, about 37% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 8%. In all, Maricopa County runs 1352 public schools (combined enrollment of about 725,139 students), of which Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy is one.

The closest other public school is Horizon School, roughly 0.6 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies a bedroom-community site. As a public charter, Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy runs on public funding but with greater curricular and operational autonomy than a typical district school.

Five-year trend. Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy's enrollment has rose 10% since 2018, when it stood at 296 (now 325).

Inside the community feed, the feed for Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy typically covers classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Maricopa County at a glance

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Population
4,559,748
Census ACS
Median income
$89,300
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,352
725,139 students

Quick facts

School name
Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy
District
Ethos Academy - A Challenge Foundation Academy (92379)
Address
8840 N 43RD AVE, GLENDALE, AZ 85302
Phone
(623) 249-3211
County
Maricopa County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–08
Total enrollment
325
Teachers (FTE)
25
Student–teacher ratio
13.0:1
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
040094203497
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy
What is the total enrollment at Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy?
Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy enrolls approximately 325 students in grades KG-08.
What age range does Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy serve?
Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy serves students from grade KG through grade 08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy is approximately 13.0:1 (25 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy?
At Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy, the student body is approximately 13% White, 59% Hispanic, 24% Black, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy?
Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy is overseen by Ethos Academy - A Challenge Foundation Academy (92379) in Maricopa County.
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