- Enrollment
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky
Federal NCES profile for Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040089103581Charter 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 Desert Sky earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #93 of 116
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,339
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky ranks #93 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040089103581 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky held near 1,354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+60 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+60 students YoY 040089103581 · Phoenix, AZ Elementary · MID · CHARTER
1,339 enr · 52.9% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Academy of Math and Science Avondale (1,175 students)
Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky held near 1,354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+60 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky
1,339 students
- Academy of Mat
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 Desert Sky reports 1,339 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky compares
Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▲ 10% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,339 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1,339
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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 1339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.4%
African American 6.3%
White 2.5%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.3, Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky 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 Desert Sky Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Math and Science Avondale | 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 | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Academy of Mathematics and Science South | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky'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.
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
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.
Frequently asked questions about Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky
How many students attend Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky?
Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky has 1,339 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,294 (2022-23) → 1,354 (2023-24), nearly flat (+60).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky?
52.9% of students at Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky 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 Desert Sky?
The largest demographic group at Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky is Hispanic or Latino at 88.4% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky?
Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky 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 Desert Sky rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky ranks #93 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.
What other schools are in Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878)?
Besides Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky, Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878) also operates Academy of Math and Science Avondale (1,175 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.