Ethos Academy - A Challenge Foundation Academy (92379)

GLENDALE, Arizona — 1 schools

359
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,128
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Ethos Academy - A Challenge Foundation Academy (92379) operates 1 public schools serving 359 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 325 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 $12,128 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 2.1% local, 72.0% state, and 25.9% 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 — 53/100, ranked #109 of 439 in Arizona against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 1.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 58.8% Hispanic or Latino, 23.7% African American, 12.9% White across the district's schools.

Ethos Academy- a Challenge Foundation Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Ethos Academy - A Challenge Foundation Academy (92379) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Ethos Academy - A Challenge Foundation Academy (92379)-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

Ethos Academy - A Challenge Foundation Academy (92379) has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 81.9% 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

Ethos Academy - A Challenge Foundation Academy (92379) chronic absenteeism rate is 1.8% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

25.9%
Federal
72.0%
State
2.1%
Local

Funding Equity

53
Equity Score
109 / 439
State Rank
38
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

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 Ethos Academy - A Challenge Foundation Academy (92379).

White 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 58.8%
African American 23.7%
Multiracial 2.5%
Other 1.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Ethos Academy - A Challenge Foundation Academy (92379)

School Enrollment
Ethos Academy- a Challenge Foundation Academy
Charter
325

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Ethos Academy - A Challenge Foundation Academy (92379)?

Ethos Academy - A Challenge Foundation Academy (92379) has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 359 students.

How much does Ethos Academy - A Challenge Foundation Academy (92379) spend per student?

Ethos Academy - A Challenge Foundation Academy (92379) spends $12,128 per student. The district has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #109 in Arizona.

What is the average rent near Ethos Academy - A Challenge Foundation Academy (92379)?

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 Ethos Academy - A Challenge Foundation Academy (92379)?

Ethos Academy - A Challenge Foundation Academy (92379) students are 58.8% Hispanic or Latino, 23.7% African American, 12.9% White, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Ethos Academy - A Challenge Foundation Academy (92379)?

Ethos Academy - A Challenge Foundation Academy (92379) has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #109 out of 439 districts in Arizona. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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