Espiritu Schools (92902)

Phoenix, Arizona — 1 schools

70
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$31,284
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Espiritu Schools (92902) operates 1 public schools serving 70 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 70 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is geographically located in Maricopa County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $31,284 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 47.5% local, 33.3% state, and 19.2% 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.

and 55.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Use the school table below to drill into any individual campus for its own demographic and resource profile.

Aim Higher College Prep Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Espiritu Schools (92902) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Espiritu Schools (92902)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

Espiritu Schools (92902) has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 95.7% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Espiritu Schools (92902) chronic absenteeism rate is 55.7% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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

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

Where does the funding come from?

19.2%
Federal
33.3%
State
47.5%
Local

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

Programs & Resources

55.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Espiritu Schools (92902)

School Enrollment
Aim Higher College Prep Academy
Charter
70

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Espiritu Schools (92902)?

Espiritu Schools (92902) has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 70 students.

How much does Espiritu Schools (92902) spend per student?

Espiritu Schools (92902) spends $31,284 per student.

What is the average rent near Espiritu Schools (92902)?

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.

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Quarterly

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