Enrollment
267
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040078502929 Charter school
Az Compass Prep School — Chandler, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Az Compass Prep School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
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: Az Compass Schools Inc. (89869) · 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.
Free-lunch eligible
71.7%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+48% vs state
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Az Compass Prep School reports 267 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 71.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 48% above the Arizona average and 38% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 267 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Az Compass Schools Inc. (89869) spends $12,641 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 2.2% from local sources (property taxes), 74.3% from the state, and 23.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 2 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 Az Compass Prep 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.7% | ▲ 48% | 48.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 35% | — | — |
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.
Economic need
71.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 48% 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
$12,641
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 267 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 267 Top 35% in Arizona — larger than 65% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible 71.7% +48% vs state
NCES ID 040078502929
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 30.7%
African American 26.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 24.0%
White 10.5%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 30.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 267:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 55
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Az Compass Schools Inc. (89869), which includes Az Compass Prep School.
$12,641
Per student
-16%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 2.2%
State 74.3%
Federal 23.5%
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 Az Compass Prep School
How many students attend Az Compass Prep School?
Az Compass Prep School has 267 students enrolled. It is a other school in CHANDLER, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Az Compass Prep School?
71.7% of students at Az Compass Prep School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Az Compass Prep School?
The largest demographic group at Az Compass Prep School is Hispanic or Latino at 30.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in CHANDLER, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Az Compass Prep School?
Az Compass Prep School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.