Enrollment
1,339
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Free-lunch eligible
52.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+10% vs state
What stands out at Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky
Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky is a higher-need, large charter elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 1,339 students.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.9% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,339 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 74 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #60, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (88% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1339 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878) spends $8,408 per pupil, 36% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 27.1% 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 Desert Sky is larger than that campus by headcount.
Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878) also operates Academy of Math and Science Avondale (1,175 students) and Academy of Math and Science Glendale (1,085 students) alongside Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky.
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 Desert Sky compares
Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,408
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878), which includes Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky.
$8,408
Per student
-36%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.1%
State 71.8%
Federal 27.1%
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.
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
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- 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
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.
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky's federal record.
- Compare Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky against another school. Compare schools
- Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878)'s spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
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.
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: student-teacher ratio, 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.
Is Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky a good school?
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. 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 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.
Related tools
Compare schools
Side-by-side comparison tool
Schools in Arizona
All public schools in Arizona
Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878)
All schools in this district
Schools in Phoenix
All schools in this city
School districts
Ranked by enrollment & spending
Rankings
Best schools by state & type
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.