Scholars Academy Sunnyslope (1000377)

PHOENIX, Arizona — 1 schools

203
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$16,248
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Scholars Academy Sunnyslope (1000377) operates 1 public schools serving 203 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 337 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 $16,248 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 0.9% local, 85.1% state, and 14.0% 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 — 66/100, ranked #26 of 439 in Arizona against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 17.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 55.8% Hispanic or Latino, 17.8% White, 16.9% African American across the district's schools.

Scholars Academy Sunnyslope accounts for 100.0% of all Scholars Academy Sunnyslope (1000377) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Scholars Academy Sunnyslope (1000377)-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

Scholars Academy Sunnyslope (1000377) has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 70.9% 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 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

Scholars Academy Sunnyslope (1000377) chronic absenteeism rate is 17.2% — 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 Scholars Academy Sunnyslope (1000377) is typically wider than the Scholars Academy Sunnyslope (1000377)-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

14.0%
Federal
85.1%
State
0.9%
Local

Funding Equity

66
Equity Score
26 / 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 Scholars Academy Sunnyslope (1000377).

White 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 55.8%
African American 16.9%
Asian 0.6%
Multiracial 3.0%
Other 5.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

17.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Scholars Academy Sunnyslope (1000377)

School Enrollment
Scholars Academy Sunnyslope
Charter
337

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Scholars Academy Sunnyslope (1000377)?

Scholars Academy Sunnyslope (1000377) has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 203 students.

How much does Scholars Academy Sunnyslope (1000377) spend per student?

Scholars Academy Sunnyslope (1000377) spends $16,248 per student. The district has an equity score of 66/100, ranking #26 in Arizona.

What is the average rent near Scholars Academy Sunnyslope (1000377)?

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 Scholars Academy Sunnyslope (1000377)?

Scholars Academy Sunnyslope (1000377) students are 55.8% Hispanic or Latino, 17.8% White, 16.9% African American, 0.6% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Scholars Academy Sunnyslope (1000377)?

Scholars Academy Sunnyslope (1000377) has an equity score of 66/100, ranking #26 out of 439 districts in Arizona. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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