Enrollment
2,084
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Free-lunch eligible
18.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-63% vs state
What stands out at American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12
American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12 is a lower-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in San Tan Valley, Arizona, enrolling 2,084 students.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.0% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Arizona average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,084 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 62 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 61/100).
The surrounding American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) spends $8,283 per pupil, 37% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among San Tan Valley's public schools, it stands alongside Poston Butte High School (1,310 students): American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12 is larger than that campus by headcount.
American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) also operates American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12 (2,357 students) and American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 (2,356 students) alongside American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12.
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 American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12 compares
American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12 on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,283
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348), which includes American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12.
$8,283
Per student
-37%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-50%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.7%
State 82.6%
Federal 11.6%
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 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
- 2,357
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- 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
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.
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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.
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: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings. 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.
Is American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12 a good school?
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. 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 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.
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