Enrollment
457
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Queen Creek, AZ
American Leadership Academy Signal Butte K-6
Federal NCES profile for American Leadership Academy Signal Butte K-6, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040011203570Charter 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 Signal Butte K-6 earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Queen Creek · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 457
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, American Leadership Academy Signal Butte K-6 ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Queen Creek, AZ.
School address
District: American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) · Arizona
NCES ID 040011203570 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
18.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-61% vs state
What stands out at American Leadership Academy Signal Butte K-6
American Leadership Academy Signal Butte K-6 is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Queen Creek, Arizona, enrolling 457 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 457 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
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 208 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 (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 54/100).
The surrounding American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) spends $8,283 per pupil, 37% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Queen Creek's elementary schools, it stands alongside Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon (834 students): American Leadership Academy Signal Butte K-6 is smaller 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 Signal Butte K-6.
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 Signal Butte K-6 compares
American Leadership Academy Signal Butte K-6 on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.9% | ▼ 61% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
1
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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
White 59.5%
Hispanic or Latino 32.4%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, American Leadership Academy Signal Butte K-6 is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348), which includes American Leadership Academy Signal Butte K-6.
$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 Signal Butte K-6 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12 | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12 | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12 | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| American Leadership Academy Anthem K-6 | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to American Leadership Academy Signal Butte K-6'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
- 2,084
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Similar elementary schools in Queen Creek
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 Signal Butte K-6
How many students attend American Leadership Academy Signal Butte K-6?
American Leadership Academy Signal Butte K-6 has 457 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Queen Creek, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at American Leadership Academy Signal Butte K-6?
18.9% of students at American Leadership Academy Signal Butte K-6 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of American Leadership Academy Signal Butte K-6?
The largest demographic group at American Leadership Academy Signal Butte K-6 is White at 59.5% of enrollment, in Queen Creek, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for American Leadership Academy Signal Butte K-6?
American Leadership Academy Signal Butte K-6 has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: 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 American Leadership Academy Signal Butte K-6 rank among elementary schools in Queen Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, American Leadership Academy Signal Butte K-6 ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Queen Creek, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Queen Creek on the city page.
Is American Leadership Academy Signal Butte K-6 a good school?
American Leadership Academy Signal Butte K-6 earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Signal Butte K-6, 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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