The Paideia Academies Inc (91250)

PHOENIX, Arizona — 2 schools

821
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$10,445
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

The Paideia Academies Inc (91250) operates 2 public schools serving 821 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 845 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 $10,445 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 1.2% local, 71.4% state, and 27.3% 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 — 41/100, ranked #186 of 439 in Arizona against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

. Demographically, the student body averages 69.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.0% African American, 10.1% White across the district's schools.

The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix accounts for 68.5% of all The Paideia Academies Inc (91250) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means The Paideia Academies Inc (91250)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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 Paideia Academies Inc (91250) has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 72.0% 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?

27.3%
Federal
71.4%
State
1.2%
Local

Funding Equity

41
Equity Score
186 / 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 2 schools in The Paideia Academies Inc (91250).

White 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 69.4%
African American 16.0%
Asian 0.9%
Multiracial 2.4%
Other 1.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Schools in The Paideia Academies Inc (91250)

School Enrollment
The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix
Charter
579
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy
Charter
266

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in The Paideia Academies Inc (91250)?

The Paideia Academies Inc (91250) has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 821 students.

How much does The Paideia Academies Inc (91250) spend per student?

The Paideia Academies Inc (91250) spends $10,445 per student. The district has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #186 in Arizona.

What is the average rent near The Paideia Academies Inc (91250)?

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 Paideia Academies Inc (91250)?

The Paideia Academies Inc (91250) students are 69.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.0% African American, 10.1% White, 0.9% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for The Paideia Academies Inc (91250)?

The Paideia Academies Inc (91250) has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #186 out of 439 districts in Arizona. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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