The Paideia Academies Inc (91250)

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Phoenix, Arizona - 2 schools

An equity score of 41/100 ranks The Paideia Academies Inc (91250) #175 of 437 districts in Arizona (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $9,721 per pupil, The Paideia Academies Inc (91250) ranks #496 of 633 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending (Arizona districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

821
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$9,721
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

The Paideia Academies Inc (91250) operates 2 public schools serving 821 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined 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 $9,721 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 1.2% local, 71.4% state, and 27.3% 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 41/100, ranked #175 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.

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

Its largest campus is The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix, enrolling 579 students (69% of the district's total enrollment).

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

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of The Paideia Academies Inc (91250) a distant remainder — means The Paideia Academies Inc (91250)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. 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

The Paideia Academies Inc (91250) reports 73.5% 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

Where does the funding come from?

27.3%
Federal
71.4%
State
1.2%
Local

Funding Equity

41
Equity Score
175 / 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 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

How The Paideia Academies Inc (91250) Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Arizona districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Horizon Community Learning Center Inc. (92620) Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Riverside Elementary District (4257) Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
E-Institute Charter Schools Inc. (79059) Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Archway Classical Academy North Phoenix (91758) Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Arizona School for the Arts (4345) Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to The Paideia Academies Inc (91250)'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 The Paideia Academies Inc (91250)?

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

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

The Paideia Academies Inc (91250) spends $9,721 per student. The district has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #175 in Arizona.

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 #175 out of 437 districts in Arizona.