Enrollment
1,063
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Academy of Math and Science Camelback
Federal NCES profile for Academy of Math and Science Camelback, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040094003499Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy of Math and Science Camelback earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #33 of 116
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 57.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,063
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Math and Science Camelback ranks #33 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040094003499 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
57.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+18% vs state
What stands out at Academy of Math and Science Camelback
Academy of Math and Science Camelback is a higher-need, large charter elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 1,063 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,063 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 148 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #46.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
The surrounding Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (92768) spends $7,860 per pupil, 40% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 28.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Phoenix's elementary schools, it stands alongside Academy of Math and Science Avondale (1,175 students): Academy of Math and Science Camelback is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (92768) is a single-school charter district, so Academy of Math and Science Camelback operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Academy of Math and Science Camelback compares
Academy of Math and Science Camelback on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.0% | ▲ 18% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,063 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1,063
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
$7,860
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.2%
African American 8.6%
White 3.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.8, Academy of Math and Science Camelback is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (92768), which includes Academy of Math and Science Camelback.
$7,860
Per student
-40%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-53%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.8%
State 71.0%
Federal 28.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar elementary schools in Phoenix
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Academy of Math and Science Avondale
Standard public school
1,175 students
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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
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Frequently asked questions about Academy of Math and Science Camelback
How many students attend Academy of Math and Science Camelback?
Academy of Math and Science Camelback has 1,063 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy of Math and Science Camelback?
57.0% of students at Academy of Math and Science Camelback 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 Camelback?
The largest demographic group at Academy of Math and Science Camelback is Hispanic or Latino at 86.2% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy of Math and Science Camelback?
Academy of Math and Science Camelback has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Camelback rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Math and Science Camelback ranks #33 of 116 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.
Is Academy of Math and Science Camelback a good school?
Academy of Math and Science Camelback earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (92768)?
None; Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (92768) is a single-school charter district, and Academy of Math and Science Camelback is its only campus.
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