- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mesa, AZ
Cambridge Academy East
Federal NCES profile for Cambridge Academy East, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040018201890Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cambridge Academy East earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #7 of 26
- elementary schools in Mesa · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 242
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge Academy East ranks #7 of 26 elementary schools in Mesa, AZ.
School address
District: Cambridge Academy East Inc (78888) · Arizona
NCES ID 040018201890 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+61 students YoY
Cambridge Academy East grew from 139 students in 2022-23 to 200 in 2023-24 (+43.9%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+61 students YoY 040018201890 · Mesa, AZ Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
242 enr · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Cambridge Academy East (86 students)
Cambridge Academy East grew from 139 students in 2022-23 to 200 in 2023-24 (+43.9%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Cambridge Academy East compares
Cambridge Academy East is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 242 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Funding equity
$9,973
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.
Student demographics
White 64.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Cambridge Academy East is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Cambridge Academy East Inc (78888) reports $9,973 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cambridge Academy East Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Academy East | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Cambridge Academy East's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Mesa
3 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 Cambridge Academy East
How many students attend Cambridge Academy East?
Cambridge Academy East has 242 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mesa, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 139 (2022-23) → 200 (2023-24), up 61.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cambridge Academy East?
The largest demographic group at Cambridge Academy East is White at 64.9% of enrollment, in Mesa, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cambridge Academy East?
Cambridge Academy East 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 Cambridge Academy East rank among elementary schools in Mesa?
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge Academy East ranks #7 of 26 elementary schools in Mesa, 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 Mesa on the city page.
What other schools are in Cambridge Academy East Inc (78888)?
Besides Cambridge Academy East, Cambridge Academy East Inc (78888) also operates Cambridge Academy East (86 students). See the Cambridge Academy East Inc (78888) district page for the complete list.