Enrollment
242
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
What stands out at Cambridge Academy East
Cambridge Academy East is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Mesa, Arizona, enrolling 242 students.
Enrollment of 242 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.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 50/100).
The surrounding Cambridge Academy East Inc (78888) spends $7,838 per pupil, 40% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Mesa's elementary schools, it stands alongside Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa (1,066 students): Cambridge Academy East is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Its district, Cambridge Academy East Inc (78888), also runs Cambridge Academy East (86 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 Cambridge Academy East compares
Cambridge Academy East on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
Funding equity
$7,838
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cambridge Academy East Inc (78888), which includes Cambridge Academy East.
$7,838
Per student
-40%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-53%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.8%
State 76.3%
Federal 7.0%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Mesa
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 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.
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: 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 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.
Is Cambridge Academy East a good school?
Cambridge Academy East 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 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.
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