Other / mixed grade configuration · Chandler, AZ
Az Compass Prep School
Federal NCES profile for Az Compass Prep School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
The verdict
Az Compass Prep School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #4 of 44
- schools in Chandler · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 71.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 267
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Az Compass Prep School ranks #4 of 44 schools in Chandler, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040078502929 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Az Compass Prep School grew from 247 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (+10.5%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 040078502929 · Chandler, AZ Other · SMALL · CHARTER
267 enr · 71.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Gladys Wood Elementary (267 students)
Az Compass Prep School grew from 247 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (+10.5%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Az Compass Prep School compares
Az Compass Prep School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.7% | ▲ 48% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 65% | - | - |
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 30.7% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 76.3, Az Compass Prep School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Az Compass Schools Inc. (89869) reports $13,421 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Similar other schools in Chandler
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 Az Compass Prep School
How many students attend Az Compass Prep School?
Az Compass Prep School has 267 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Chandler, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 247 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), up 26.
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% of enrollment, in Chandler, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Az Compass Prep School?
Az Compass Prep School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Az Compass Prep School rank among schools in Chandler?
By Resource Investment Index, Az Compass Prep School ranks #4 of 44 schools in Chandler, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chandler on the city page.
What other schools are in Az Compass Schools Inc. (89869)?
None; Az Compass Schools Inc. (89869) is a single-school charter district, and Az Compass Prep School is its only campus.