Overview
Pensar Academy is a public elementary serving grades 4–8 in Litchfield Park, Arizona. The school enrolls 210 students. It is part of the Pensar Academy (92972) 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
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Intimate school community
210 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
98% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span4–8
DistrictPensar Academy (92972)
County4013
CityLitchfield Park
ZIP85340
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID040094503518
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment210
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 %98%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)