The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355)

PHOENIX, Arizona — 5 schools

627
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$10,617
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355) operates 5 public schools serving 627 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 2 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 582 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 $10,617 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 3.4% local, 76.2% state, and 20.4% 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 — 38/100, ranked #205 of 439 in Arizona against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

. Demographically, the student body averages 67.3% Hispanic or Latino, 12.0% White, 11.6% African American across the district's schools.

Amerischools Academy North accounts for 33.2% of all The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355)-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

The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355) school enrollment varies 7.4× across entities

The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355) school enrollment ranges from 26 students (lowest) to 193 students (highest), a spread of 167 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355) has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 62.1% 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

Where does the funding come from?

20.4%
Federal
76.2%
State
3.4%
Local

Funding Equity

38
Equity Score
205 / 439
State Rank
38
State Average

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

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 5 schools in The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355).

White 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 67.3%
African American 11.6%
Asian 2.6%
Multiracial 3.9%
Other 2.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Schools in The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355)

School Enrollment
Amerischools Academy North
Charter
193
Amerischools Academy - Country Club
Charter
167
Amerischools Academy - Yuma
Charter
102
Amerischools Academy - Camelback
Charter
94
Amerischools Academy Online Instruction
Charter
26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355)?

The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355) has 5 schools, including 2 elementary, 3 other. Total enrollment is 627 students.

How much does The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355) spend per student?

The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355) spends $10,617 per student. The district has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #205 in Arizona.

What is the average rent near The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355)?

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 The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355)?

The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355) students are 67.3% Hispanic or Latino, 12.0% White, 11.6% African American, 2.6% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355)?

The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355) has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #205 out of 439 districts in Arizona. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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