Elementary school (grades K-5) · Surprise, AZ
Arizona Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Arizona Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
The verdict
Arizona Charter Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Surprise · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,049
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Arizona Charter Academy ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Surprise, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040032602162 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Arizona Charter Academy held near 997 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 040032602162 · Surprise, AZ Elementary · MID · CHARTER
1,049 enr · 55.0% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Bruce (Robert) Elementary (1,050 students)
Arizona Charter Academy held near 997 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Arizona Charter Academy compares
Arizona Charter Academy 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 | 55.0% | ▲ 14% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,049 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.0% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Arizona Charter Academy is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Success School (79453) reports $10,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Similar elementary schools in Surprise
1 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 Arizona Charter Academy
How many students attend Arizona Charter Academy?
Arizona Charter Academy has 1,049 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Surprise, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 982 (2022-23) → 997 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arizona Charter Academy?
55.0% of students at Arizona Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arizona Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Arizona Charter Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 68.0% of enrollment, in Surprise, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arizona Charter Academy?
Arizona Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arizona Charter Academy rank among elementary schools in Surprise?
By Resource Investment Index, Arizona Charter Academy ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Surprise, 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 Surprise on the city page.
What other schools are in Success School (79453)?
None; Success School (79453) is a single-school charter district, and Arizona Charter Academy is its only campus.