Enrollment
532
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Adams Traditional Academy
Federal NCES profile for Adams Traditional Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040080503050Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adams Traditional Academy 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
- 7.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 532
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Adams Traditional Academy ranks #33 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Choice Academies Inc. (90138) · Arizona
NCES ID 040080503050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
7.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-86% vs state
What stands out at Adams Traditional Academy
Adams Traditional Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 532 students.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.0% free-meal eligibility runs 86% below the Arizona average.
Enrollment of 532 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 154 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #105.
Its student body is led by Asian (59%) and White (27%) (diversity index 58/100).
The surrounding Choice Academies Inc. (90138) spends $7,977 per pupil, 39% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Phoenix's elementary schools, it stands alongside Academy of Math and Science Avondale (1,175 students): Adams Traditional Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Its district, Choice Academies Inc. (90138), also runs Jefferson Preparatory High School (49 students).
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 Adams Traditional Academy compares
Adams Traditional Academy on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.0% | ▼ 86% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Funding equity
$7,977
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
7
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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
Asian 58.6%
White 27.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Adams Traditional Academy is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Choice Academies Inc. (90138), which includes Adams Traditional Academy.
$7,977
Per student
-39%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.7%
State 87.0%
Federal 7.3%
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.
How Adams Traditional Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Preparatory High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Adams Traditional Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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
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Frequently asked questions about Adams Traditional Academy
How many students attend Adams Traditional Academy?
Adams Traditional Academy has 532 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adams Traditional Academy?
7.0% of students at Adams Traditional Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adams Traditional Academy?
The largest demographic group at Adams Traditional Academy is Asian at 58.6% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adams Traditional Academy?
Adams Traditional Academy 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 Adams Traditional Academy rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Adams Traditional Academy 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 Adams Traditional Academy a good school?
Adams Traditional Academy 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 Choice Academies Inc. (90138)?
Besides Adams Traditional Academy, Choice Academies Inc. (90138) also operates Jefferson Preparatory High School (49 students). See the Choice Academies Inc. (90138) district page for the complete list.
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