Elementary school (grades K-5) · Surprise, AZ
Calibre Academy Surprise
Federal NCES profile for Calibre Academy Surprise, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
The verdict
Calibre Academy Surprise earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Surprise · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 538
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Calibre Academy Surprise ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Surprise, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040031002370 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Calibre Academy Surprise held near 530 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 040031002370 · Surprise, AZ Elementary · MID · CHARTER
538 enr · 33.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Collins Intermediate School (538 students)
Calibre Academy Surprise held near 530 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Calibre Academy Surprise compares
Calibre Academy Surprise 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 32% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 538 | top 35% | - | - |
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: White at 41.3% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Calibre Academy Surprise is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Calibre Academy (79055) reports $8,337 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Similar elementary schools in Surprise
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 Calibre Academy Surprise
How many students attend Calibre Academy Surprise?
Calibre Academy Surprise has 538 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Surprise, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 546 (2022-23) → 530 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Calibre Academy Surprise?
33.0% of students at Calibre Academy Surprise are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calibre Academy Surprise?
The largest demographic group at Calibre Academy Surprise is White at 41.3% of enrollment, in Surprise, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calibre Academy Surprise?
Calibre Academy Surprise has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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 Calibre Academy Surprise rank among elementary schools in Surprise?
By Resource Investment Index, Calibre Academy Surprise ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Surprise, 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 Surprise on the city page.
What other schools are in Calibre Academy (79055)?
None; Calibre Academy (79055) is a single-school charter district, and Calibre Academy Surprise is its only campus.