Lincoln Preparatory Academy (92657)

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Phoenix, Arizona - 1 schools

An equity score of 23/100 ranks Lincoln Preparatory Academy (92657) #338 of 437 districts in Arizona (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $9,683 per pupil, Lincoln Preparatory Academy (92657) ranks #421 of 634 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending (Arizona districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

536
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$9,683
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Lincoln Preparatory Academy (92657) operates 1 public schools serving 536 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Maricopa County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,683 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 634 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending. See how Arizona compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 9.3% local, 88.2% state, and 2.6% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 23/100, ranked #338 of 437 in Arizona against a state average of 38, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 619:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 15.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 44.3% White, 21.8% Asian, 15.2% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Great Hearts Academies - Lincoln Prep, enrolling 619 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Great Hearts Academies - Lincoln Prep accounts for 100.0% of all Lincoln Preparatory Academy (92657) student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Lincoln Preparatory Academy (92657) a distant remainder — means Lincoln Preparatory Academy (92657)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Lincoln Preparatory Academy (92657) student-counselor ratio is 619:1 — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

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 Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

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

Lincoln Preparatory Academy (92657) chronic absenteeism rate is 15.3% — 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 Lincoln Preparatory Academy (92657) is typically wider than the Lincoln Preparatory Academy (92657)-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

2.6%
Federal
88.2%
State
9.3%
Local

Funding Equity

23
Equity Score
338 / 437
State Rank
38
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Lincoln Preparatory Academy (92657).

White 44.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
African American 7.9%
Asian 21.8%
Multiracial 10.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

619:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
15.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Lincoln Preparatory Academy (92657)

School Enrollment
Great Hearts Academies - Lincoln Prep
Charter
619

How Lincoln Preparatory Academy (92657) Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Arizona districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Cholla Academy (5186) Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix (1000568) Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Archway Classical Academy Arete (92312) Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92863) Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Mammoth-San Manuel Unified District (4439) Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Preparatory Academy (92657)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lincoln Preparatory Academy (92657)?

Lincoln Preparatory Academy (92657) has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 536 students.

How much does Lincoln Preparatory Academy (92657) spend per student?

Lincoln Preparatory Academy (92657) spends $9,683 per student. The district has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #338 in Arizona.

What is the demographic composition of Lincoln Preparatory Academy (92657)?

Lincoln Preparatory Academy (92657) students are 44.3% White, 21.8% Asian, 15.2% Hispanic or Latino, 7.9% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Lincoln Preparatory Academy (92657)?

Lincoln Preparatory Academy (92657) has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #338 out of 437 districts in Arizona.