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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KAIZEN EDUCATION FOUNDATION DBA GILBERT ARTS ACADE (90333)·NCES 040079902943

Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy

862 E ELLIOT RD, GILBERT, AZ 85234 · (480) 325-6100 · Maricopa County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY11-CITYCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL120 STUDENTS
Enrollment
120
Elementary
STATE 451
Student : Teacher
12.0:1
10 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
17
Grade 1
13
Grade 2
8
Grade 3
17
Grade 4
18
Grade 5
14
Grade 6
12
Grade 7
14
Grade 8
7
Student demographics
White
5143%
STATE 33%
Hispanic
4033%
STATE 48%
Black
1210%
STATE 6%
Asian
11%
STATE 3%
Two+
1513%
STATE 4%
Native American
11%
STATE 5%
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
5042%
Female
7058%

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Test scores

AASA 2024-25 . % Passing
Math
46.0%
AZ avg 37.8% . -12.0pp since 2017
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
120
-25 (-17%) vs 2017
% White
43%
was 68%
% Hispanic
33%
was 17%
% Black
10%
was 4%
% Asian
1%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy

Set in GILBERT, Arizona, Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy is a tiny primary school, overseen by Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Acade (90333). It works with 120 students across grades K through 8. Enrollment runs roughly 73% smaller than the state mean of about 451.

Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Acade (90333) is the operating authority for Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy, handling staffing, calendars, and reporting to the state department of education.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy reports that 43% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. The remainder looks like 33% Hispanic, 13% multiracial, 10% Black. The wider county runs roughly 59% White, putting the school's mix visibly less White than the area baseline.

On the income-and-resources front, On paper, Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy has 10 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.0:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 17.0:1 average.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Maricopa County put median household income runs about $89,300, roughly 37% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 8%. Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy is one of 1352 public schools in Maricopa County (combined enrollment of about 725,139 students).

Nearest neighbor: EVIT - Gilbert High School, around 0.3 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy.

The campus sits in a downtown setting. Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy operates as a public charter school, meaning it is publicly funded but governed independently of the surrounding district's traditional schools.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count contracted 17%: 145 students in 2018 compared to 120 in 2025. The White share of enrollment declined from 68% to 43% over that span.

On allk12, members of the Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy community share and discuss sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

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
Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy
District
Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Acade (90333)
Address
862 E ELLIOT RD, GILBERT, AZ 85234
Phone
(480) 325-6100
County
Maricopa County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–08
Total enrollment
120
Teachers (FTE)
10
Student–teacher ratio
12.0:1
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
040079902943
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy
How many students attend Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy?
Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy enrolls approximately 120 students in grades KG-08.
What grades does Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy serve?
Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy serves grades KG-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy is approximately 12.0:1 (10 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy?
At Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy, the student body is approximately 43% White, 33% Hispanic, 10% Black, 1% Asian, 13% Two or more.
What district is Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy in?
Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy is part of Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Acade (90333).
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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