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Chandler Traditional Academy-Freedom

6040 S JOSLYN LN, GILBERT, AZ 85298Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–06Non-Charter
619
Students
Total enrolled
$11,696
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 18% vs nat'l
17.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 16% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 619 students in grades PK–06 in GILBERT, Arizona.
18% below average funding
District spends $11,696 per pupil, 18% less than the national average of $14,347.
17.9 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Chandler Traditional Academy-Freedom is a large elementary in GILBERT, Arizona, serving grades PK–06 with 619 students. The district invests $11,696 per student — 18% below the national average of $14,347, with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 9% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Chandler Traditional Academy-Freedom

619
Total Students
17.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
9%
Free Lunch
35
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution329 male · 290 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility9%
National avg 52% · 55 students
Student Composition
12%
54%
20%
9%
Asian12%
White54%
Hispanic / Latino20%
Black4%
Multiracial9%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 040187002479

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,696Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,696
State avg
$16,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,146
Student Support$2,222
Administration$1,404
Operations$1,754
Other$1,170
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,696 spent per student, an estimated $5,181 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
44%
43%
State government
44.2%
Local (property tax)
42.7%
Federal programs
13.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 9% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,696/student, 18% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Charlotte Patterson ElementaryRiggs ElementaryChandler Traditional Academy - IndependenceRobert and Danell Tarwater Elementary
+14 more
↓
Middle
Santan Junior High SchoolBogle Junior High SchoolWillie & Coy Payne Jr. HighWillis Junior High School
+2 more
↓
High School
Hamilton High SchoolChandler High SchoolDr. Camille Casteel High SchoolPerry High School
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 06
Location—
CountyMaricopa County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictChandler Unified District #80 (4242) →
Phone: (480)224-2600
NCES ID: 040187002479
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in GILBERT seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
High
Hamilton High School
3,850 students · 08–12
● 24 opp18% FRL
High
Chandler High School
3,597 students · 08–12
● 44 opp46% FRL
High
Dr. Camille Casteel High School
3,140 students · 07–12
● 36 opp12% FRL
High
Perry High School
2,822 students · 08–12
12% FRL
High
Basha High School
2,814 students · 06–12
● 50 opp11% FRL
High
Arizona College Prep High School
1,775 students · 07–12
● 50 opp7% FRL
Mid
Santan Junior High School
1,234 students · 07–08
● 50 opp13% FRL
Mid
Bogle Junior High School
1,151 students · 07–08
● 24 opp26% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
6040 S JOSLYN LN, GILBERT, AZ 85298
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.