Enrollment
79
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040041502414 Charter school
Amcs at Anthem Dba Caurus Academy — Anthem, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Amcs at Anthem Dba Caurus Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 57/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
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
District: Edkey Inc. (85749) · Arizona
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
17.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-63% vs state
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Amcs at Anthem Dba Caurus Academy reports 79 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 17.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 63% below the Arizona average and 65% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 79 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Edkey Inc. (85749) spends $13,581 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 11.4% from local sources (property taxes), 75.7% from the state, and 13.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C), 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 Amcs at Anthem Dba Caurus Academy 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 | 17.9% | ▼ 63% | 48.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 79 | top 15% | — | — |
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
17.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 63% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Funding equity
$13,581
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 79 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 79 Top 15% in Arizona — larger than 85% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible 17.9% -63% vs state
NCES ID 040041502414
Student demographics
White 75.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Largest group: White at 75.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 79:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 15
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edkey Inc. (85749), which includes Amcs at Anthem Dba Caurus Academy.
$13,581
Per student
-10%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 11.4%
State 75.7%
Federal 13.0%
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.
Similar other schools in Anthem
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Boulder Creek High School
Standard public school
2,221 students 24:1 students per teacher
Diamond Canyon School
Standard public school
740 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Gavilan Peak School
Standard public school
473 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Anthem School
Standard public school
400 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Amcs at Anthem Dba Caurus Academy
How many students attend Amcs at Anthem Dba Caurus Academy?
Amcs at Anthem Dba Caurus Academy has 79 students enrolled. It is a other school in ANTHEM, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Amcs at Anthem Dba Caurus Academy?
17.9% of students at Amcs at Anthem Dba Caurus Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amcs at Anthem Dba Caurus Academy?
The largest demographic group at Amcs at Anthem Dba Caurus Academy is White at 75.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in ANTHEM, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amcs at Anthem Dba Caurus Academy?
Amcs at Anthem Dba Caurus Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C) 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.