- Enrollment
- 2,357
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
American Leadership Academy Signal Butte K-6 grew from 428 students in 2022-23 to 461 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 040011203570 · Queen Creek, AZ Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
457 enr · 18.9% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12 (2,357 students)
American Leadership Academy Signal Butte K-6 grew from 428 students in 2022-23 to 461 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
American Leadership Academy Signal Butte K-6 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
- American Leade
American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12
2,084 students
- American Leade
American Leadership Academy Anthem K-6
1,079 students
- This school 457
American Leadership Academy Signal Butte K-6
457 students
What this shows American Leadership Academy Signal Butte K-6 reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How American Leadership Academy Signal Butte K-6 compares
American Leadership Academy Signal Butte K-6 is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.9% | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$8,818
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
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.
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
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 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
- 2,356
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 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. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), up 33.
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: 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 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.
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.