Enrollment
106
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Arizona Autism Charter School-Online K-8
Federal NCES profile for Arizona Autism Charter School-Online K-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040091303796Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arizona Autism Charter School-Online K-8 earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #33 of 116
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 106
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Arizona Autism Charter School-Online K-8 ranks #33 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Arizona Autism Charter Schools Inc. (91958) · Arizona
NCES ID 040091303796 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Arizona Autism Charter School-Online K-8
Arizona Autism Charter School-Online K-8 is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 106 students.
Enrollment of 106 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (31%) (diversity index 67/100).
The surrounding Arizona Autism Charter Schools Inc. (91958) spends $29,088 per pupil, 121% above the Arizona average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Phoenix's elementary schools, it stands alongside Academy of Math and Science Avondale (1,175 students): Arizona Autism Charter School-Online K-8 is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Arizona Autism Charter Schools Inc. (91958) also operates Arizona Autism Charter School Upper School Campus (307 students) and Arizona Autism Charter School (201 students) alongside Arizona Autism Charter School-Online K-8.
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 Arizona Autism Charter School-Online K-8 compares
Arizona Autism Charter School-Online K-8 on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 106 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
106
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Funding equity
$29,088
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,145
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 47.2%
White 31.1%
African American 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.6%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Arizona Autism Charter School-Online K-8 is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arizona Autism Charter Schools Inc. (91958), which includes Arizona Autism Charter School-Online K-8.
$29,088
Per student
+121%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
+75%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.4%
State 78.5%
Federal 8.1%
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 Arizona Autism Charter School-Online K-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Autism Charter School Upper School Campus | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Arizona Autism Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Arizona Autism Charter School West Valley Campus | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Arizona Autism Charter - Online High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Arizona Autism Charter School-Online K-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 92
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Phoenix
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Academy of Math and Science Avondale
Standard public school
1,175 students
Kyrene Altadena Middle School
Standard public school
857 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Catalina Ventura School
Standard public school
842 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Inspiration Mountain School
Standard public school
789 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Alhambra Traditional School
Standard public school
733 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
Standard public school
567 students
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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Arizona Autism Charter School-Online K-8
How many students attend Arizona Autism Charter School-Online K-8?
Arizona Autism Charter School-Online K-8 has 106 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arizona Autism Charter School-Online K-8?
The largest demographic group at Arizona Autism Charter School-Online K-8 is Hispanic or Latino at 47.2% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arizona Autism Charter School-Online K-8?
Arizona Autism Charter School-Online K-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Arizona Autism Charter School-Online K-8 rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Arizona Autism Charter School-Online K-8 ranks #33 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, 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 Phoenix on the city page.
Is Arizona Autism Charter School-Online K-8 a good school?
Arizona Autism Charter School-Online K-8 earns 30/100 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 Arizona Autism Charter Schools Inc. (91958)?
Besides Arizona Autism Charter School-Online K-8, Arizona Autism Charter Schools Inc. (91958) also operates Arizona Autism Charter School Upper School Campus (307 students), Arizona Autism Charter School (201 students), and Arizona Autism Charter School West Valley Campus (199 students). See the Arizona Autism Charter Schools Inc. (91958) district page for the complete list.
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