ArizonaSchoolsLearning Foundation

Learning Foundation

PublicCharterGrades 012
Mesa, Arizona · CAFA Inc. dba Learning Foundation Performing Arts (79971)
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students159
Student:Teacher
Free/Reduced Lunch82%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 413
159
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
82%+28.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–12
Grade Span
Other
Level

Overview

Learning Foundation is a public other serving grades 0–12 in Mesa, Arizona. The school enrolls 159 students. It is part of the CAFA Inc. dba Learning Foundation Performing Arts (79971) 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

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
82% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelOther
Grade Span0–12
DistrictCAFA Inc. dba Learning Foundation Performing Arts (79971)
County4013
CityMesa
ZIP85203
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID040039703119

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment159

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 %82%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)