- Enrollment
- 135
- Students per teacher
- -
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040076403051Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #27 of 116
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 443
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary ranks #27 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Asu Preparatory Academy (89949) · Arizona
NCES ID 040076403051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 040076403051 · Phoenix, AZ Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
443 enr · 54.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Asu Preparatory Academy Pilgrim Rest Stem K-5 School (135 students)
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary compares
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary 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 | 54.9% | ▲ 14% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
50.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,663
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 148 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.9%
African American 12.6%
White 5.6%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Asu Preparatory Academy (89949) reports $13,663 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asu Preparatory Academy Pilgrim Rest Stem K-5 School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Phoenix
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Academy of Math and Science Avondale
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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
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 Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary
How many students attend Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary?
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary has 443 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary?
54.9% of students at Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 74.9% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary?
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary ranks #27 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.
What other schools are in Asu Preparatory Academy (89949)?
Besides Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary, Asu Preparatory Academy (89949) also operates Asu Preparatory Academy Pilgrim Rest Stem K-5 School (135 students). See the Asu Preparatory Academy (89949) district page for the complete list.