- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Biltmore Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Biltmore Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040243000180
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Biltmore Preparatory Academy earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #27 of 116
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Biltmore Preparatory Academy has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Biltmore Preparatory Academy ranks #27 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Creighton Elementary District (4263) · Arizona
NCES ID 040243000180 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Biltmore Preparatory Academy held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.7 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 040243000180 · Phoenix, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
537 enr · 16.3:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Papago School (757 students)
Biltmore Preparatory Academy held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.7 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Biltmore Preparatory Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Papago School
Papago School
757 students
- Monte Vista El
Monte Vista Elementary School
703 students
- Loma Linda Ele
Loma Linda Elementary School
605 students
- Gateway School
Gateway School
577 students
- William T Mach
William T Machan Elementary School
540 students
- This school
Biltmore Preparatory Academy
537 students
What this shows Biltmore Preparatory Academy reports 537 students on the CCD universe file.
How Biltmore Preparatory Academy compares
Biltmore Preparatory Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 28% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 48% in Arizona - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,023
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 + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.1%
White 20.5%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Biltmore Preparatory Academy is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Creighton Elementary District (4263) reports $13,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Biltmore Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papago School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loma Linda Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William T Machan Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Biltmore Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Phoenix
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
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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.
Similar enrollment (~537 students)
Frequently asked questions about Biltmore Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Biltmore Preparatory Academy?
Biltmore Preparatory Academy has 537 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 544 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Biltmore Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Biltmore Preparatory Academy is 16.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Biltmore Preparatory Academy?
34.9% of students at Biltmore Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Biltmore Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Biltmore Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 69.1% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Biltmore Preparatory Academy?
Biltmore Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Biltmore Preparatory Academy rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Biltmore Preparatory Academy ranks #27 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 Creighton Elementary District (4263)?
Besides Biltmore Preparatory Academy, Creighton Elementary District (4263) also operates Papago School (757 students), Monte Vista Elementary School (703 students), and Loma Linda Elementary School (605 students). See the Creighton Elementary District (4263) district page for the complete list.