Enrollment
143
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Free-lunch eligible
49.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+1% vs state
What stands out at Bennett Academy
Bennett Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 143 students.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.0% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 143 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 71 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #33.
The surrounding Twenty First Century Charter School Inc. Bennett (4310) spends $10,177 per pupil, 23% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Phoenix's elementary schools, it stands alongside Academy of Math and Science Avondale (1,175 students): Bennett Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Its district, Twenty First Century Charter School Inc. Bennett (4310), also runs Bennett Academy - Venture Site (73 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 Bennett Academy compares
Bennett Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,177
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.
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.
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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Twenty First Century Charter School Inc. Bennett (4310), which includes Bennett Academy.
$10,177
Per student
-23%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.3%
State 90.6%
Federal 9.0%
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.
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
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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
Similar elementary 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.
Next steps
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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.
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: student-teacher ratio. 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.
Is Bennett Academy a good school?
Bennett Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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