Edkey Inc. - Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Ac (79981)

MESA, Arizona — 2 schools

314
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$10,911
Per-Pupil Spending
Middle, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Edkey Inc. - Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Ac (79981) operates 2 public schools serving 314 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 middle, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 408 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 $10,911 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 1.4% local, 79.2% state, and 19.3% 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 — 38/100, ranked #208 of 439 in Arizona against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (3 AP courses district-wide), a 408:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, . Demographically, the student body averages 42.1% White, 33.6% Hispanic or Latino, 9.4% African American across the district's schools.

Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics Middle School accounts for 57.6% of all Edkey Inc. - Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Ac (79981) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Edkey Inc. - Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Ac (79981)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: middle. 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

Edkey Inc. - Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Ac (79981) student-counselor ratio is 408:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

19.3%
Federal
79.2%
State
1.4%
Local

Funding Equity

38
Equity Score
208 / 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 2 schools in Edkey Inc. - Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Ac (79981).

White 42.1%
Hispanic or Latino 33.6%
African American 9.4%
Asian 3.0%
Multiracial 9.4%
Other 2.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
3 AP courses total
408:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

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

Schools in Edkey Inc. - Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Ac (79981)

School Enrollment
Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics Middle School
Charter
235
Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics
Charter
173

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Edkey Inc. - Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Ac (79981)?

Edkey Inc. - Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Ac (79981) has 2 schools, including 1 middle, 1 high. Total enrollment is 314 students.

How much does Edkey Inc. - Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Ac (79981) spend per student?

Edkey Inc. - Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Ac (79981) spends $10,911 per student. The district has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #208 in Arizona.

What is the average rent near Edkey Inc. - Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Ac (79981)?

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 Edkey Inc. - Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Ac (79981)?

Edkey Inc. - Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Ac (79981) students are 42.1% White, 33.6% Hispanic or Latino, 9.4% African American, 3.0% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Edkey Inc. - Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Ac (79981)?

Edkey Inc. - Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Ac (79981) has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #208 out of 439 districts in Arizona. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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