Enrollment
352
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040063203105 Charter school
Berean Academy — Sierra Vista, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Berean Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 20/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
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
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
55.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+16% vs state
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Berean Academy reports 352 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 55.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 16% above the Arizona average and 8% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 352 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 65.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Cochise Community Development Corporation (81027) spends $11,811 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 1.8% from local sources (property taxes), 75.3% from the state, and 22.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (F), 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 Berean Academy 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 | 55.9% | ▲ 16% | 48.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 43% | — | — |
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
55.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 16% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
65.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,811
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 352 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 352 Top 43% in Arizona — larger than 57% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible 55.9% +16% vs state
NCES ID 040063203105
Student demographics
White 44.3%
Hispanic or Latino 40.3%
African American 6.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: White at 44.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 352:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 65.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cochise Community Development Corporation (81027), which includes Berean Academy.
$11,811
Per student
-22%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 1.8%
State 75.3%
Federal 22.9%
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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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Berean Academy
How many students attend Berean Academy?
Berean Academy has 352 students enrolled. It is a other school in SIERRA VISTA, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Berean Academy?
55.9% of students at Berean Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berean Academy?
The largest demographic group at Berean Academy is White at 44.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in SIERRA VISTA, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berean Academy?
Berean Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (F) 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.