Is Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School a good school?

Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School ranks 396 th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 427 students attended Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School?

Students at Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School are 36% Hispanic, 34% White, 11% Two or more races, 11% African American, 4% Asian, 3% American Indian.

Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School

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Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School is a public charter elementary school serving 427 students in grades K-8 in Chandler, Arizona. The school is part of the Ball Charter Schools (Dobson) district, which is ranked 124 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School generally outperforms the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics across various grade levels. For example, the school's 4th grade ELA proficiency rate was 57%, compared to the state average of 46%, and its 6th grade ELA proficiency rate was 59%, compared to the state average of 43%. In Mathematics, the school's 4th grade proficiency rate of 49% was significantly higher than the state average of 36%. However, the school's performance for certain student subgroups, such as African American and Special Education students, has been relatively weaker, with rankings in the bottom 30-40% of Arizona elementary schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School outperforms Sirrine Montessori Center in 3rd and 4th grade ELA and Mathematics, but its performance for low socioeconomic status students is in the middle range compared to other Arizona elementary schools, ranking 490 out of 1116 in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's diverse student population, with a mix of racial and ethnic backgrounds, is a strength, but the school's performance for certain subgroups suggests the need for continued focus and support to ensure equitable outcomes for all students.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

2207 N Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224-2282

(480) 855-6325

District: Ball Charter Schools (Dobson)

SchoolDigger Rank:
396^th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 0.0

Number of students: 427

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

35.8%

White:

34.2%

Two or more races:

11.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School ranks better than 56.2% of elementary schools in Arizona. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.38. (See more...)

Compare Details Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School ranks better than 62.1% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (35.8%), White (34.2%), two or more races (11.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School 396^th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Male students:

SchoolDigger ranks Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School 202^nd of 533 Arizona public middle schools. (See Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School in the ranking list.)

Ball Charter Schools (Dobson):

SchoolDigger ranks Ball Charter Schools (Dobson) 124^th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	85.23	122^nd	1062	88.5%
2010	87.68	97^th	1090	91.1%
2011	83.16	158^th	1075	85.3%
2012	76.31	252^nd	1141	77.9%
2013	78.33	212^th	1158	81.7%
2014	78.18	229^th	1079	78.8%
2015	63.09	320^th	955	66.5%
2016	76.16	253^rd	1079	76.6%
2017	65.03	367^th	1106	66.8%
2018	68.65	336^th	1109	69.7%
2019	47.36	503^rd	1039	51.6%
2021	61.47	424^th	1226	65.4%
2022	50.85	430^th	1000	57.0%
2023	57.34	462^nd	1245	62.9%
2024	50.38	396^th	904	56.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	42.25	575^th	1027	44.0%
2022	66.90	113^th	444	74.5%
2023	43.35	379^th	617	38.6%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	39.48	520^th	975	46.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	39.96	632^nd	1201	47.4%
2023	25.65	655^th	820	20.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	49.65	490^th	1116	56.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	73.83	264^th	1023	74.2%
2019	35.45	525^th	862	39.1%
2021	58.36	441^st	1219	63.8%
2023	46.10	568^th	1219	53.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	57.80	399^th	1032	61.3%
2019	53.21	372^nd	850	56.2%
2021	64.31	389^th	1220	68.1%
2022	68.48	216^th	830	74.0%
2023	59.84	430^th	1216	64.6%
2024	60.14	220^th	609	63.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	77.08	72^nd	620	88.4%
2022	47.33	140^th	270	48.1%
2023	35.22	218^th	316	31.0%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	59.20	220^th	895	75.4%
2022	35.16	239^th	289	17.3%
2023	44.91	332^nd	607	45.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	73.74	188^th	911	79.4%
2021	64.29	327^th	1198	72.7%
2023	48.99	528^th	1170	54.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	48.78	212^th	654	67.6%
2023	92.61	3^rd	219	98.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Pacific Islander students at Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	68.75	29^th	171	83.0%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	65.76	249^th	720	65.4%
2019	33.07	430^th	595	27.7%
2021	59.36	422^nd	1161	63.7%
2022	37.86	534^th	800	33.3%
2023	55.80	424^th	1024	58.6%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	79.48	116^th	663	82.5%
2010	86.08	71^st	692	89.7%
2011	93.03	19^th	685	97.2%
2012	87.91	39^th	772	94.9%
2013	84.40	74^th	787	90.6%
2014	85.00	93^rd	690	86.5%
2015	85.81	58^th	521	88.9%
2016	76.68	134^th	677	80.2%
2017	70.89	170^th	695	75.5%
2018	71.55	173^rd	711	75.7%
2019	54.51	247^th	605	59.2%
2021	51.37	326^th	832	60.8%
2022	49.08	268^th	605	55.7%
2023	54.09	307^th	854	64.1%
2024	54.00	202^nd	533	62.1%

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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	29.09	485^th	650	25.4%
2022	22.47	194^th	211	8.1%
2023	29.03	299^th	384	22.1%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	41.06	566^th	606	6.6%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	44.14	358^th	789	54.6%
2023	72.04	55^th	363	84.8%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	45.38	327^th	717	54.4%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	78.70	116^th	624	81.4%
2019	65.14	150^th	466	67.8%
2021	41.85	408^th	820	50.2%
2022	47.36	243^rd	494	50.8%
2023	48.54	330^th	806	59.1%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	59.80	197^th	617	68.1%
2019	71.87	104^th	435	76.1%
2021	61.78	239^th	818	70.8%
2022	33.78	297^th	476	37.6%
2023	60.63	255^th	810	68.5%

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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	88.07	8^th	404	98.0%
2022	46.97	105^th	192	45.3%
2023	40.15	154^th	247	37.7%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	43.96	249^th	573	56.5%
2022	33.60	106^th	129	17.8%
2023	55.40	139^th	400	65.3%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	65.11	135^th	543	75.1%
2021	43.02	379^th	802	52.7%
2022	45.88	191^st	392	51.3%
2023	41.78	391^st	760	48.6%

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Rank History for middle school Native American students at Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	38.32	214^th	390	45.1%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	52.33	203^rd	436	53.4%
2019	51.24	168^th	337	50.1%
2021	64.83	220^th	780	71.8%
2022	44.61	267^th	446	40.1%
2023	68.45	155^th	675	77.0%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, January 31, 2020

My children had a horrible experience here! Teachers are inexperienced and the principal has no idea what she is doing! Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, March 27, 2016

The school sucks you in at the kindergarten/first grade level with small class sizes and an aide in each k - 1 classroom. But then the kids go upstairs for second, third and fourth grade and the small class size ends. There isn't aide support beyond kindergarten and first grade. The upstairs floor is not very inviting with frayed/stained carpet, crooked hanging posters, desks in hallways making it look like a detention center, and trash on the floor. The classrooms are small in size and overflowing with kids; my daughter is in second grade and her class size is 27. I don't consider this a low ratio especially when there isn't an aide in the room and the kids don't fit comfortably.
Then there's the problem with school lunches; how are kids supposed to actively learn when they are fed junk for lunch? Healthy salad bars filled with fresh fruit and vegetables are the norm in public schools; but not at Dobson Academy. Kids get PE one day a week. There's absolutely no mind-body connection at Dobson. Does the school promote sustainable living programs such as a recycling program? No. The teachers do not have a garbage trash bin and a recycle trash bin in their classrooms. There are not recycle trash cans around campus. So recycles are going into our landfill. Again, recycling is the norm in many other schools. I think Dobson is behind the times and not promoting healthy life choices and sustainable living.
Last, there are frequent bullying problems in the play yard. Consequences are so minor that the kids just don't care if they get caught. Luckily my daughter has not been bullied but her friend has. It's a never ending issue. Of course the student tells the aide at the play yard, but the problem isn't addressed; instead it's swept under the rug.
Things started out good at Dobson when my daughter attended Sweeney's kindergarten class of 17 kids and an aide helper. First grade was also good. But it's rapidly gone down hill. I do not blame her second grade teacher. All the issues I've seen thus far are really out of the control of the teacher. I do know teachers are tired and work way too hard with minimal support. My fear is that Dobson is going to have more problems in the near future; teacher turnover.
I have found another placement for my daughter for next year. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, March 11, 2016

My 3 kids have attended DA for 4 years and have loved it. The turn over rate is high, we have had 3 principals in the 4 years they attended. The good teachers have mostly disappeared and the curriculum is not as they make it seem. They hire inexperienced teachers and rely in the children to help others with the math and reading. On Monday my son went on a field trip and the bus broke down leaving my child in the parking lot sitting on the curb for over an hour. When I expressed my concerns with the teacher they were dismissed since they did not have any "problems" while waiting for the next bus. When they got back to school they were sent to specials instead of being allowed to eat lunch, which they did not eat until After 1:15. I contacted the principal and was told he accepts responsibility for not informing parents and was unaware that they went to specials before eating. He does not even know the time that the bus arrived on campus! This is alarming to me that he accepts responsibility of not knowing where my child is, what time they came back, or where they went when they returned. I was told he was too "busy doing in class observation" that's why he didn't know when the bus arrived and why he did not sent out parent corrospondance. On Friday, after not receiving any type of correspondence, I sent an email to the administration board. I got a response that I needed to file a formal grievance with the principal and could not go above him until I give him 5 days to address the problem. It concerns me to the point that I will more then likely relocate my children for the last quarter since the staff including the principal do not assume responsibility for my children on or off of campus. And when there is an issue with the principal it is clear they do not want to speak with you to come to a conclusion. A simple appology and a letter to the parents affected would have made me feel that they at least care about my kids. Their safety comes before their curriculum. I have also had several concerns about bullying to the point I have places my kids in martial arts to learn self defense since the school staff does nothing to stop or prevent further problems. This school has gotten way out of hand...and administration does not care. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, October 29, 2014

They claim that there are a no tolerance school , but there is plenty of bulling by students and by teachers to. If a teacher does not like your student they will be in the office with detention all the time. I volunteer a lot so I see it all the time. They keep getting rid of good teachers and hire one that either do not have experience or they are not good educators. K-5 your child will get a good education, but after I wouldn't count on it. If you need help and are failing they expect you to figure it out and they let you know that at the end of the quarter. The middle school teachers are incompetent and on a power trip. The principal's way of dealing with students is to suspend them no matter what the problem is. She doesn't know how to resolve conflict. My kids were on the honor roll and in student council but because I volunteer a lot in different places I was able to see a lot of things I do not agree with. We decided to take the kids out do to bulling and because the level of education has taking a decline in the past few years. I wouldn't recommend this school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2000	328	23	28	47	14	n/a	n/a	440
2001	286	23	23	43	12	n/a	n/a	387
2002	382	52	35	95	13	n/a	n/a	577
2003	382	52	35	95	13	n/a	n/a	577
2004	373	53	42	93	11	n/a	n/a	572
2005	355	60	46	104	8	n/a	n/a	573
2006	354	61	48	114	13	n/a	n/a	590
2007	344	62	57	109	18	n/a	n/a	590
2008	347	75	55	102	15	n/a	n/a	594
2009	356	79	49	91	11	n/a	n/a	586
2010	379	68	36	109	15	n/a	n/a	607
2011	371	68	37	103	17	3	3	602
2012	358	53	27	115	20	2	16	591
2013	325	51	17	104	22	2	18	539
2014	316	50	17	123	23	1	37	567
2015	305	49	17	130	19	3	30	553
2016	289	65	23	96	26	2	32	533
2017	233	52	19	114	18	4	38	478
2018	196	45	11	112	19	7	36	426
2019	190	55	17	120	26	5	17	430
2020	194	64	21	147	21	5	36	488
2021	188	69	21	146	21	7	32	484
2022	161	57	20	157	10	7	43	455
2023	146	46	16	153	14	4	48	427

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	440	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	387	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	577	n/a	n/a	19.2
2003	577	n/a	n/a	19.2
2004	572	n/a	n/a	21.3
2005	573	n/a	n/a	25.7
2006	590	n/a	n/a	19.5
2007	590	n/a	n/a	18.5
2008	594	n/a	n/a	16.7
2009	586	n/a	n/a	26.1
2010	607	n/a	n/a	19.8
2011	602	n/a	n/a	21.9
2012	591	n/a	n/a	30.1
2013	539	n/a	n/a	28.2
2014	567	n/a	n/a	28.6
2015	553	n/a	n/a	25.1
2016	533	n/a	n/a	4.5
2017	478	n/a	n/a	12.6
2018	426	n/a	n/a	38.7
2019	430	n/a	n/a	41.9
2020	488	n/a	n/a	37.7
2021	484	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	455	n/a	n/a	16
2023	427	n/a	n/a	45.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	440	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	387	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	577	n/a	n/a	19.2
2003	577	n/a	n/a	19.2
2004	572	n/a	n/a	21.3
2005	573	n/a	n/a	25.7
2006	590	n/a	n/a	19.5
2007	590	n/a	n/a	18.5
2008	594	n/a	n/a	16.7
2009	586	n/a	n/a	26.1
2010	607	n/a	n/a	19.8
2011	602	n/a	n/a	21.9
2012	591	n/a	n/a	30.1
2013	539	n/a	n/a	28.2
2014	567	n/a	n/a	28.6
2015	553	n/a	n/a	25.1
2016	533	n/a	n/a	4.5
2017	478	n/a	n/a	12.6
2018	426	n/a	n/a	38.7
2019	430	n/a	n/a	41.9
2020	488	n/a	n/a	37.7
2021	484	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	455	n/a	n/a	16
2023	427	n/a	n/a	45.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School

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Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 503^rd of 1039 Elementary schools	Ranks 462^nd of 1245 Elementary schools	11.3%
Ranks 247^th of 605 Middle schools	Ranks 307^th of 854 Middle schools	4.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	430	427	0.7%
African American	55	46	16.4%
American Indian	26	14	46.2%
Asian	17	16	5.9%
Hispanic	120	153	27.5%
Pacific Islander	5	4	20%
White	190	146	23.2%
Two or More Races	17	48	182.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.9%	45.7%	3.8%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)						AASA Mathematics (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	2207 N Dobson Rd	Chandler	85224	Maricopa County	Ball Charter Schools (Dobson)	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 855-6325	427			45.7%	146 (34.2%)	46 (10.8%)	153 (35.8%)	16 (3.7%)	14 (3.3%)	4 (0.9%)	48 (11.2%)	50.4	396^th of 904 public elementary schools	56.2%		57.3	462^nd of 1245 public elementary schools	62.9%	66	31.0	57.0		59.0	42.0	44.0	38.0	49.0		34.0				$00			$00
Pomeroy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1507 W Shawnee Dr	Chandler	85224	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 472-3700	609	39	15.4	35.8%	278 (45.6%)	15 (2.5%)	229 (37.6%)	15 (2.5%)	14 (2.3%)	4 (0.7%)	54 (8.9%)	28.3	595^th of 904 public elementary schools	34.2%		60.3	439^th of 1245 public elementary schools	64.7%	156	23.0	41.0	32.0	46.0			20.0	37.0	25.0	32.0			$8,180	$471	$133	$1,076	$6,982	$593	$7,575
John M Andersen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1350 N Pennington Dr	Chandler	85224	Maricopa County	Chandler Unified District #80	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 812-6000	450	33	13.6	59.8%	141 (31.3%)	18 (4.0%)	213 (47.3%)	28 (6.2%)	14 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (7.8%)	35.1	521^st of 904 public elementary schools	42.4%		38.9	694^th of 1245 public elementary schools	44.3%	173	35.0	47.0	21.0				36.0	45.0					$9,978	$698	$273	$1,669	$8,752	$255	$9,007
Jordan Center for Early Education	Public	PK-K	3320 N Carriage Ln	Chandler	85224	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 472-0000	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman	Public	PK, KG-6	2600 W Knox Rd	Chandler	85224	Maricopa County	Chandler Unified District #80	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 812-6900	642	34	19.1	20.7%	246 (38.3%)	32 (5.0%)	155 (24.1%)	150 (23.4%)	10 (1.6%)	5 (0.8%)	44 (6.9%)	82	151^st of 904 public elementary schools	83.3%		90.4	113^th of 1245 public elementary schools	90.9%	38	68.0	75.0	63.0	51.0			80.0	62.0	53.0	50.0			$6,799	$537	$92	$1,165	$5,997	$174	$6,170
Summit Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	1560 W Summit Pl	Chandler	85224	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 472-3475	1,227	66	18.7	41.9%	542 (44.2%)	77 (6.3%)	443 (36.1%)	36 (2.9%)	32 (2.6%)	8 (0.7%)	89 (7.3%)	61.7	314^th of 904 public elementary schools	65.3%		72.5	313^th of 1245 public elementary schools	74.9%	1	54.0	65.0	46.0	51.0	45.0	33.0	54.0	48.0	41.0	38.0	29.0	20.0	$7,415	$275	$78	$627	$6,560	$503	$7,063
Sirrine Montessori Center	Public	PK, KG-6	591 W Mesquite St	Chandler	85225	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 472-3601	354	23	15.1	55.6%	81 (22.9%)	33 (9.3%)	176 (49.7%)	11 (3.1%)	18 (5.1%)	1 (0.3%)	34 (9.6%)	63	302^nd of 904 public elementary schools	66.6%		23.3	937^th of 1245 public elementary schools	24.7%	635	72.0	56.0	44.0	50.0			53.0	39.0					$8,834	$782	$69	$1,632	$7,661	$323	$7,983
Knox Gifted Academy	Public	PK, KG-6	700 W Orchid Ln	Chandler	85225	Maricopa County	Chandler Unified District #80	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 812-6100	672	37	18.4	5.8%	204 (30.4%)	9 (1.3%)	71 (10.6%)	339 (50.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (7.3%)	99.1	3^rd of 904 public elementary schools	99.7%		99.6	1^st of 1245 public elementary schools	99.9%	2	85.0	98.0	95.0	96.0			82.0	92.0	86.0	91.0			$6,979	$600	$86	$1,286	$5,910	$383	$6,293
Vector Prep and Arts Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	2020 N. Arizona Ave. STE 62	Chandler	85225	Maricopa County	Vector School District Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(877) 225-2118	220			83.6%	15 (6.8%)	44 (20.0%)	97 (44.1%)	3 (1.4%)	46 (20.9%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.8%)								(n/a)		30.0												$00			$00
Bright Beginnings School #1	Public, Charter	K-6	400 N Andersen Blvd	Chandler	85224	Maricopa County	Bright Beginnings School Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 821-1404	238				140 (58.8%)	2 (0.8%)	44 (18.5%)	34 (14.3%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.3%)	91.7	61^st of 904 public elementary schools	93.3%		95.1	44^th of 1245 public elementary schools	96.5%	17	69.0	90.0	59.0				79.0	88.0	59.0					$00			$00

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