- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Bennett Academy
Federal NCES profile for Bennett Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040003700712Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bennett Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #33 of 116
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 143
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Bennett Academy ranks #33 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040003700712 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Bennett Academy shrank from 143 students in 2022-23 to 112 in 2023-24 (-21.7%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 040003700712 · Phoenix, AZ Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
143 enr · 49.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Bennett Academy - Venture Site (73 students)
Bennett Academy shrank from 143 students in 2022-23 to 112 in 2023-24 (-21.7%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Bennett Academy compares
Bennett Academy is a shrinking 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 | 49.0% | ▲ 1% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 143 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
143
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
$11,713
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Twenty First Century Charter School Inc. Bennett (4310) reports $11,713 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bennett Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett Academy - Venture Site | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Bennett Academy'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
Standard public school
1,175 students
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 Bennett Academy
How many students attend Bennett Academy?
Bennett Academy has 143 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 143 (2022-23) → 112 (2023-24), down 31.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bennett Academy?
49.0% of students at Bennett Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bennett Academy?
Bennett Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. 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 Bennett Academy rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Bennett Academy ranks #33 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 Twenty First Century Charter School Inc. Bennett (4310)?
Besides Bennett Academy, Twenty First Century Charter School Inc. Bennett (4310) also operates Bennett Academy - Venture Site (73 students). See the Twenty First Century Charter School Inc. Bennett (4310) district page for the complete list.