Success School (79453)

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Surprise, Arizona - 1 schools

An equity score of 40/100 ranks Success School (79453) #180 of 437 districts in Arizona (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,375 per pupil, Success School (79453) ranks #427 of 633 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending (Arizona districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

982
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,375
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Success School (79453) operates 1 public schools serving 982 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 $10,375 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 633 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending. See how Arizona compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 2.9% local, 75.9% state, and 21.2% 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 40/100, ranked #180 of 437 in Arizona against a state average of 38, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 1049:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 47.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 68.0% Hispanic or Latino, 17.4% White, 9.9% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Arizona Charter Academy, enrolling 1,049 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Arizona Charter Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Success School (79453) student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Success School (79453) a distant remainder — means Success School (79453)-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

Success School (79453) reports 55.0% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share clears the 50% majority mark. 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

Success School (79453) student-counselor ratio is 1049:1 — 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

Success School (79453) chronic absenteeism rate is 47.7% — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

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 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 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

21.2%
Federal
75.9%
State
2.9%
Local

Funding Equity

40
Equity Score
180 / 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 Success School (79453).

White 17.4%
Hispanic or Latino 68.0%
African American 9.9%
Asian 1.1%
Multiracial 3.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1049:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
47.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Success School (79453)

School Enrollment
Arizona Charter Academy
Charter
1,049

How Success School (79453) Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Arizona districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Juniper Tree Academy (79064) Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Basis Charter Schools Inc. (90841) Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Basis Charter Schools Inc. (81078) Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
St Johns Unified District (4153) Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Ridgeline Academy Inc. (4301) Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Success School (79453)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Arizona

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Mesa Unified District (4235)
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Tucson Unified District (4403)
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Peoria Unified School District (4237)
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Gilbert Unified District (4239)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Success School (79453)?

Success School (79453) has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 982 students.

How much does Success School (79453) spend per student?

Success School (79453) spends $10,375 per student. The district has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #180 in Arizona.

What is the demographic composition of Success School (79453)?

Success School (79453) students are 68.0% Hispanic or Latino, 17.4% White, 9.9% African American, 1.1% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Success School (79453)?

Success School (79453) has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #180 out of 437 districts in Arizona.