- Enrollment
- 905
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Alhambra Preschool Academy
Federal NCES profile for Alhambra Preschool Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040060003660
👥 S:T ratio 89
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alhambra Preschool Academy earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #15 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2.8:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 82.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Alhambra Preschool Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alhambra Preschool Academy ranks #15 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Alhambra Elementary District (4280) · Arizona
NCES ID 040060003660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Alhambra Preschool Academy shrank from 179 students in 2022-23 to 126 in 2023-24 (-29.6%).
Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 040060003660 · Phoenix, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
99 enr · 2.8:1 · 82.7% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Granada Elementary School-West Campus (905 students)
Alhambra Preschool Academy shrank from 179 students in 2022-23 to 126 in 2023-24 (-29.6%). Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Alhambra Preschool Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granada Elemen
Granada Elementary School-West Campus
905 students
- Barcelona Elem
Barcelona Elementary School
847 students
- Catalina Ventu
Catalina Ventura School
842 students
- Alhambra Tradi
Alhambra Traditional School
733 students
- Sevilla Elemen
Sevilla Elementary School-East Campus
717 students
- This school 99
Alhambra Preschool Academy
99 students
What this shows Alhambra Preschool Academy reports 99 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alhambra Preschool Academy compares
Alhambra Preschool Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2.8:1 | ▼ 84% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.7% | ▲ 71% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 99 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.8:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
99
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
2.8:1
students per teacher
- 84% below state mean
Top 1% in Arizona - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,777
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.9%
White 5.1%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.6, Alhambra Preschool Academy is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Alhambra Elementary District (4280) reports $12,777 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alhambra Preschool Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granada Elementary School-West Campus | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barcelona Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Catalina Ventura School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alhambra Traditional School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sevilla Elementary School-East Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alhambra Preschool Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar other schools in Phoenix
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Westwind Elementary School
Standard public school
932 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Stetson Hills School
Standard public school
887 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Union Park School
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873 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fireside Elementary School
Standard public school
693 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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.
Similar enrollment (~99 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alhambra Preschool Academy
How many students attend Alhambra Preschool Academy?
Alhambra Preschool Academy has 99 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 179 (2022-23) → 126 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alhambra Preschool Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Alhambra Preschool Academy is 2.8:1, which is 84% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 82% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alhambra Preschool Academy?
82.7% of students at Alhambra Preschool Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alhambra Preschool Academy?
The largest demographic group at Alhambra Preschool Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 88.9% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alhambra Preschool Academy?
Alhambra Preschool Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Alhambra Preschool Academy rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Alhambra Preschool Academy ranks #15 of 179 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 schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Alhambra Elementary District (4280)?
Besides Alhambra Preschool Academy, Alhambra Elementary District (4280) also operates Granada Elementary School-West Campus (905 students), Barcelona Elementary School (847 students), and Catalina Ventura School (842 students). See the Alhambra Elementary District (4280) district page for the complete list.