Enrollment
578
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 040089103399 Charter school
Academy of Mathematics and Science South — Phoenix, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Academy of Mathematics and Science South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 15/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Free-lunch eligible
62.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+28% vs state
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Academy of Mathematics and Science South reports 578 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 62.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 28% above the Arizona average and 20% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 578 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878) spends $10,426 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 1.1% from local sources (property taxes), 71.8% from the state, and 27.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Academy of Mathematics and Science South compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.0% | ▲ 28% | 48.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 578 | top 69% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
62.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 28% 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
$10,426
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 578 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 578 Top 69% in Arizona — larger than 31% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible 62.0% +28% vs state
NCES ID 040089103399
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.5%
African American 8.8%
White 2.8%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 578:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 22
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878), which includes Academy of Mathematics and Science South.
$10,426
Per student
-31%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Academy of Mathematics and Science South
How many students attend Academy of Mathematics and Science South?
Academy of Mathematics and Science South has 578 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in PHOENIX, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy of Mathematics and Science South?
62.0% of students at Academy of Mathematics and Science South are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy of Mathematics and Science South?
The largest demographic group at Academy of Mathematics and Science South is Hispanic or Latino at 87.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in PHOENIX, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy of Mathematics and Science South?
Academy of Mathematics and Science South has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.