Overview
Pathfinder Academy is a public elementary serving grades 0–8 in MESA, Arizona. The school enrolls 606 students. It is part of the Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy (81045) district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Arizona state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
13% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictEdkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy (81045)
County4013
CityMESA
ZIP85207
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID040063801796
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment606
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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.
FRL %13%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)