Vector Prep and Arts Academy

As a tight-knit elementary-level community in Chandler, Arizona, Vector Prep and Arts Academy enrolls 229 students from grades K through 6, run under Vector School District Inc. (90317). That puts it 49% smaller than the typical public school in Arizona, which averages around 451 students.

Operationally, Vector Prep and Arts Academy answers to Vector School District Inc. (90317), which sets policy, hires staff, and reports enrollment to the state.

In terms of who attends, Vector Prep and Arts Academy records that 42% of students identify as Hispanic, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups; the rest consists of 28% Native American, 18% Black, 8% multiracial, 3% White. The wider county runs roughly 31% Hispanic, putting the school's mix noticeably more Hispanic than the area baseline.

On the resource side, The school reports having 21 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 10.9:1. The state averages around 17.0:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

Across the wider county, census data for Maricopa County shows median household income runs about $89,300, roughly 37% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Vector Prep and Arts Academy is one of 1352 public schools in Maricopa County (combined enrollment of about 725,139 students).

The closest other public school is AZ Compass Prep School, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a downtown site. Vector Prep and 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 grew 16%: 197 students in 2018 compared to 229 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share edged down from 15% to 3%.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.