Enrollment
328
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 040088403264 Charter school
Asu Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Middle School — Mesa, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Asu Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 54/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 54
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Asu Preparatory Academy (92327) · Arizona
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Asu Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Middle School reports 328 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 109 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 18.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Asu Preparatory Academy (92327) spends $14,065 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 11.5% from local sources (property taxes), 73.4% from the state, and 15.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Asu Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 328 | top 40% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$14,065
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 109 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 328 Top 40% in Arizona — larger than 60% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040088403264
Student demographics
White 43.9%
Hispanic or Latino 37.2%
Two or More 9.8%
African American 3.7%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 43.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 109:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 18.3%
In-school suspensions 13
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Asu Preparatory Academy (92327), which includes Asu Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Middle School.
$14,065
Per student
-7%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 11.5%
State 73.4%
Federal 15.0%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Asu Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Middle School
How many students attend Asu Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Middle School?
Asu Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Middle School has 328 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in MESA, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Asu Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Asu Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Middle School is White at 43.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in MESA, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Asu Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Middle School?
Asu Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.