- Enrollment
- 2,357
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Tan Valley, AZ
American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12
Federal NCES profile for American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040011203475Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12 earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #1 of 9
- schools in San Tan Valley · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 2,084
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12 ranks #1 of 9 schools in San Tan Valley, AZ.
School address
District: American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) · Arizona
NCES ID 040011203475 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-62 students YoY
American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12 held near 2,168 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-62 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-62 students YoY 040011203475 · San Tan Valley, AZ Other · LARGE · CHARTER
2,084 enr · 18.0% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12 (2,357 students)
American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12 held near 2,168 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-62 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American Leade
American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12
2,357 students
- American Leade
American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12
2,356 students
- American Leade
American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12
2,276 students
- This school
American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12
2,084 students
- American Leade
American Leadership Academy Anthem K-6
1,079 students
- American Leade 660
American Leadership Academy Virtual
660 students
What this shows American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12 reports 2,084 students on the CCD universe file.
How American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12 compares
American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.0% | ▼ 63% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,084 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2,084
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
$8,818
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
53
in-school suspensions + 158 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 51.3%
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 4.3%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12 is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) reports $8,818 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| American Leadership Academy Anthem K-6 | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| American Leadership Academy Virtual | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,356
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 2,276
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Similar other schools in San Tan Valley
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Poston Butte High School
Standard public school
1,310 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Combs High School
Standard public school
1,182 students 20:1 students per teacher
Walker Butte K-8
Standard public school
718 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
San Tan Heights Elementary
Standard public school
669 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Skyline Ranch Elementary School
Standard public school
583 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Copper Basin
Standard public school
557 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.
Frequently asked questions about American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12
How many students attend American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12?
American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12 has 2,084 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Tan Valley, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 2,230 (2022-23) → 2,168 (2023-24), nearly flat (-62).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12?
18.0% of students at American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12?
The largest demographic group at American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12 is White at 51.3% of enrollment, in San Tan Valley, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12?
American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12 has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: 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 American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12 rank among schools in San Tan Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12 ranks #1 of 9 schools in San Tan Valley, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Tan Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348)?
Besides American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12, American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) also operates American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12 (2,357 students), American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 (2,356 students), and American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12 (2,276 students). See the American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) district page for the complete list.