- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Academy of Math and Science Avondale
Federal NCES profile for Academy of Math and Science Avondale, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040089103676Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy of Math and Science Avondale earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #13 of 15
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,175
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Math and Science Avondale ranks #13 of 15 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040089103676 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+170 students YoY
Academy of Math and Science Avondale grew from 990 students in 2022-23 to 1,160 in 2023-24 (+17.2%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+170 students YoY 040089103676 · Phoenix, AZ Elementary · MID · CHARTER
1,175 enr · 50.0% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky (1,339 students)
Academy of Math and Science Avondale grew from 990 students in 2022-23 to 1,160 in 2023-24 (+17.2%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Academy of Math and Science Avondale in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Academy of Mat
Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky
1,339 students
- This school
Academy of Math and Science Avondale
1,175 students
- Academy of Mat
Academy of Math and Science Glendale
1,085 students
- Academy of Mat
Academy of Math and Science Peoria Advanced
1,030 students
- Academy of Mat
Academy of Math and Science South Mountain
960 students
- Academy of Mat
Academy of Mathematics and Science South
578 students
What this shows Academy of Math and Science Avondale reports 1,175 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy of Math and Science Avondale compares
Academy of Math and Science Avondale is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 4% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,175 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1,175
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$9,873
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1175 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 118 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.9%
African American 17.1%
White 7.1%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Academy of Math and Science Avondale is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878) reports $9,873 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academy of Math and Science Avondale Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Academy of Math and Science Glendale | Similar size | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Academy of Math and Science Peoria Advanced | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Academy of Math and Science South Mountain | Similar size | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Academy of Mathematics and Science South | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Academy of Math and Science Avondale's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 960
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Phoenix
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kyrene Altadena Middle School
Standard public school
857 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Catalina Ventura School
Standard public school
842 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Inspiration Mountain School
Standard public school
789 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Alhambra Traditional School
Standard public school
733 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
Standard public school
567 students
Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley
Standard public school
563 students
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,175 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academy of Math and Science Avondale
How many students attend Academy of Math and Science Avondale?
Academy of Math and Science Avondale has 1,175 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 990 (2022-23) → 1,160 (2023-24), up 170.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy of Math and Science Avondale?
50.0% of students at Academy of Math and Science Avondale are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy of Math and Science Avondale?
The largest demographic group at Academy of Math and Science Avondale is Hispanic or Latino at 72.9% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy of Math and Science Avondale?
Academy of Math and Science Avondale has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Academy of Math and Science Avondale rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Math and Science Avondale ranks #13 of 15 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878)?
Besides Academy of Math and Science Avondale, Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878) also operates Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky (1,339 students), Academy of Math and Science Glendale (1,085 students), and Academy of Math and Science Peoria Advanced (1,030 students). See the Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878) district page for the complete list.