ASU Preparatory Academy (91307)

MESA, Arizona — 1 schools

498
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,442
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

ASU Preparatory Academy (91307) operates 1 public schools serving 498 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 497 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Maricopa County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,442 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 16.6% local, 67.5% state, and 15.9% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 22/100, ranked #347 of 439 in Arizona against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 165.7:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 19.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 41.9% White, 34.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.8% African American across the district's schools.

Asu Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Elementary accounts for 100.0% of all ASU Preparatory Academy (91307) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means ASU Preparatory Academy (91307)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

ASU Preparatory Academy (91307) student-counselor ratio is 166:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

ASU Preparatory Academy (91307) chronic absenteeism rate is 19.7% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within ASU Preparatory Academy (91307) is typically wider than the ASU Preparatory Academy (91307)-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

15.9%
Federal
67.5%
State
16.6%
Local

Funding Equity

22
Equity Score
347 / 439
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Maricopa County county, where this district is located.

$1,457
Studio/mo
$1,583
1 BR/mo
$1,839
2 BR/mo
$2,452
3 BR/mo
$2,720
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in ASU Preparatory Academy (91307).

White 41.9%
Hispanic or Latino 34.8%
African American 5.8%
Asian 3.6%
Multiracial 11.5%
Other 2.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

165.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in ASU Preparatory Academy (91307)

School Enrollment
Asu Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Elementary
Charter
497

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in ASU Preparatory Academy (91307)?

ASU Preparatory Academy (91307) has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 498 students.

How much does ASU Preparatory Academy (91307) spend per student?

ASU Preparatory Academy (91307) spends $11,442 per student. The district has an equity score of 22/100, ranking #347 in Arizona.

What is the average rent near ASU Preparatory Academy (91307)?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Maricopa County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of ASU Preparatory Academy (91307)?

ASU Preparatory Academy (91307) students are 41.9% White, 34.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.8% African American, 3.6% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for ASU Preparatory Academy (91307)?

ASU Preparatory Academy (91307) has an equity score of 22/100, ranking #347 out of 439 districts in Arizona. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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