Neely Traditional Academy

500 E HOUSTON AVE GILBERT AZ 85234

Top 10% School in Arizona

Ranked 7 of 196 in Arizona

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About Neely Traditional Academy

Neely Traditional Academy in Gilbert, Arizona, is known for its high-performance excellence and commitment to traditional, structured learning. Awarded a National Blue Ribbon School in 2023, along with the very goodwill of earning "A" letters from the Arizona Department of Education, Neely holds its educational environment to the highest standards as an indicator of developing students.

The school provides students with a rigorous curriculum, with gifted programs and strong parent involvement, to ensure children receive a viable education. Located in a family-friendly, thriving community in Gilbert, Neely has an opportunity to set the bar for top-quality elementary schools in Arizona and does so with great credibility.

Contact Information

Address

500 E HOUSTON AVE GILBERT AZ 85234

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Phone

(480) 892-2805

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 83%
Reading 86%
State average proficiency is 83% in Math and 86% in Reading.
46
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
764
Total Students
$58710
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 7 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Neely Traditional Academy

2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

7

of 196 in Arizona

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM – 2:55 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 54.7%
Asian 12.3%
Hispanic 22%
Black 2.2%
Two+ Races 8%
Native Am. 1%
White
54.7%
Asian
12.3%
Hispanic
22%
Black
2.2%
Two+ Races
8%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 764
53.9%
412 Female
46.1%
352 Male

Student Population

764 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

In 2025, Neely Traditional Academy implemented the “Away for the Day” initiative to improve student engagement and decrease distractions to student learning.

FAQ

Q1: Is there a before and/or after school program at Neely Traditional Academy?

A1: Yes, Neely Traditional Academy has the VIK (Very Important Kids) program that offers before and after school care.


Q2: Are students required to wear uniforms to Neely Traditional Academy?

A2: Yes, students should adhere to the school's dress code, including specific requirements regarding clothing so that students have an environment conducive to learning.


Q3: How does Neely Traditional Academy manage student discipline?

A3: Neely Traditional Academy uses a discipline policy which is systematic and focuses on respectfulness and courteousness while maintaining a calm learning environment through consistent rules.


Q4: Does Neely Traditional Academy provide technology for student use?

A4: Yes, Neely Traditional Academy does provide student devices, and parents should review the Device Protection Plan to understand coverage and other responsibilities.


Q5: What methods does Neely Traditional Academy use to communicate with parents regarding student progress?

A5: Neely Traditional Academy uses platforms such as Infinite Campus for parents to track grades and to receive regular communications about the student's progress.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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