Scholars Academy Sunnyslope (1000377)

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Phoenix, Arizona - 1 schools

An equity score of 64/100 ranks Scholars Academy Sunnyslope (1000377) #45 of 437 districts in Arizona (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,197 per pupil, Scholars Academy Sunnyslope (1000377) ranks #199 of 633 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending (Arizona districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

203
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$13,197
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 smallest districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary 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 $13,197 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 633 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending. See how Arizona compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 0.9% local, 85.1% state, and 14.0% 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 64/100, ranked #45 of 437 in Arizona against a state average of 38, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

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.

Its largest campus is Scholars Academy Sunnyslope, enrolling 337 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

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

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Scholars Academy Sunnyslope (1000377) a distant remainder — means Scholars Academy Sunnyslope (1000377)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: elementary. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Scholars Academy Sunnyslope (1000377) reports 70.9% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share sits between 62.5% and 75%, above a simple majority but below the highest descriptive band used here. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

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

Where does the funding come from?

14.0%
Federal
85.1%
State
0.9%
Local

Funding Equity

64
Equity Score
45 / 437
State Rank
38
State Average

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

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

How Scholars Academy Sunnyslope (1000377) Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Arizona districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
New School for the Arts (4316) Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Mexicayotl Academy Inc. (4463) Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Pensar Academy (92972) Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
International Commerce Secondary Schools Inc. (4334) Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data
Skyline Schools Inc. (79084) Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Scholars Academy Sunnyslope (1000377)'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 Scholars Academy Sunnyslope (1000377)?

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

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

Scholars Academy Sunnyslope (1000377) spends $13,197 per student. The district has an equity score of 64/100, ranking #45 in Arizona.

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 school. 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 64/100, ranking #45 out of 437 districts in Arizona.