At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 405
103
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
84%+31pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Midtown Primary School is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in PHOENIX, Arizona. The school enrolls 103 students. It is part of the Midtown Primary School (79994) district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Arizona state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Intimate school community
103 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
84% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictMidtown Primary School (79994)
County4013
CityPHOENIX
ZIP85015
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID040037001597
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment103
White6.8%
Hispanic / Latino67.0%
Black / African American11.7%
Asian4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.9%
Two or More Races5.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
6.8%
Hispanic
67.0%
Black
11.7%
Asian
4.9%
Two+
5.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.