Enrollment
135
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Asu Preparatory Academy Pilgrim Rest Stem K-5 School
Federal NCES profile for Asu Preparatory Academy Pilgrim Rest Stem K-5 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040076403799Charter school
135 students enrolled
School address
District: Asu Preparatory Academy (89949) · Arizona
NCES ID 040076403799 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
73.2%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+52% vs state
What stands out at Asu Preparatory Academy Pilgrim Rest Stem K-5 School
Asu Preparatory Academy Pilgrim Rest Stem K-5 School is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 135 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 135 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its student body is led by African American (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 60/100).
Its district draws 25.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Phoenix's public schools, it stands alongside Pan-American Charter School (1,221 students): Asu Preparatory Academy Pilgrim Rest Stem K-5 School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Its district, Asu Preparatory Academy (89949), also runs Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary (443 students).
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 Asu Preparatory Academy Pilgrim Rest Stem K-5 School compares
Asu Preparatory Academy Pilgrim Rest Stem K-5 School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.2% | ▲ 52% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 135 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
135
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$11,289
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.
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
African American 48.9%
Hispanic or Latino 39.3%
White 5.9%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Asu Preparatory Academy Pilgrim Rest Stem K-5 School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Asu Preparatory Academy (89949), which includes Asu Preparatory Academy Pilgrim Rest Stem K-5 School.
$11,289
Per student
-14%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.5%
State 73.8%
Federal 25.7%
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 Asu Preparatory Academy Pilgrim Rest Stem K-5 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Asu Preparatory Academy Pilgrim Rest Stem K-5 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pan-American Charter School
Standard public school
1,221 students
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Standard public school
1,031 students
Westwind Elementary School
Standard public school
932 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Stetson Hills School
Standard public school
887 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Union Park School
Standard public school
873 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fireside Elementary School
Standard public school
693 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 Asu Preparatory Academy Pilgrim Rest Stem K-5 School
How many students attend Asu Preparatory Academy Pilgrim Rest Stem K-5 School?
Asu Preparatory Academy Pilgrim Rest Stem K-5 School has 135 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Asu Preparatory Academy Pilgrim Rest Stem K-5 School?
73.2% of students at Asu Preparatory Academy Pilgrim Rest Stem K-5 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Asu Preparatory Academy Pilgrim Rest Stem K-5 School?
The largest demographic group at Asu Preparatory Academy Pilgrim Rest Stem K-5 School is African American at 48.9% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What other schools are in Asu Preparatory Academy (89949)?
Besides Asu Preparatory Academy Pilgrim Rest Stem K-5 School, Asu Preparatory Academy (89949) also operates Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary (443 students). See the Asu Preparatory Academy (89949) district page for the complete list.
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