Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glendale, AZ
Camelback Academy
Federal NCES profile for Camelback Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
The verdict
Camelback Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #6 of 17
- elementary schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 598
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Camelback Academy ranks #6 of 17 elementary schools in Glendale, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040039002289 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Camelback Academy held near 601 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 040039002289 · Glendale, AZ Elementary · MID · CHARTER
598 enr · 54.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Williams Intermediate School (598 students)
Camelback Academy held near 601 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 Camelback Academy compares
Camelback 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▲ 14% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 598 | top 29% | - | - |
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: Hispanic or Latino at 79.3% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, Camelback Academy is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Camelback Education Inc (79905) reports $11,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Similar elementary schools in Glendale
2 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 Camelback Academy
How many students attend Camelback Academy?
Camelback Academy has 598 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glendale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 617 (2022-23) → 601 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Camelback Academy?
54.9% of students at Camelback Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Camelback Academy?
The largest demographic group at Camelback Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 79.3% of enrollment, in Glendale, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Camelback Academy?
Camelback Academy 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 Camelback Academy rank among elementary schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Camelback Academy ranks #6 of 17 elementary schools in Glendale, 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 Glendale on the city page.
What other schools are in Camelback Education Inc (79905)?
None; Camelback Education Inc (79905) is a single-school charter district, and Camelback Academy is its only campus.