Enrollment
99
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
2.8:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-84% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.7%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alhambra Preschool Academy compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alhambra Preschool Academy
Alhambra Preschool Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 99 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 2.8:1, Alhambra Preschool Academy is leaner than roughly 99% of Arizona schools and 84% under the state's 17:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 82.7% of students qualify for free meals, 71% above the Arizona average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 99 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 43 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 21/100).
Its district draws 36.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Phoenix's public schools, it stands alongside Pan-American Charter School (1,221 students): Alhambra Preschool Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Alhambra Elementary District (4280) also operates Granada Elementary School-West Campus (905 students) and Barcelona Elementary School (847 students) alongside Alhambra Preschool Academy.
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 Alhambra Preschool Academy compares
Alhambra Preschool Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,648
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
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.
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 88.9%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alhambra Elementary District (4280), which includes Alhambra Preschool Academy.
$11,648
Per student
-11%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.7%
State 42.7%
Federal 36.6%
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 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
- 905
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- 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
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pan-American Charter School
Standard public school
1,221 students
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Standard public school
1,031 students
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
Standard public school
873 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fireside Elementary School
Standard public school
693 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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.
Similar enrollment (~99 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~2.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Alhambra Preschool Academy a good school?
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. 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 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.
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