Enrollment
597
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Peoria, AZ
Candeo Peoria
Federal NCES profile for Candeo Peoria, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040075802766Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Candeo Peoria earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Peoria · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 597
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Candeo Peoria ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Peoria, AZ.
School address
District: Candeo Schools Inc. (89758) · Arizona
NCES ID 040075802766 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Candeo Peoria
Candeo Peoria is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Peoria, Arizona, enrolling 597 students.
Enrollment of 597 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Asian (24%) (diversity index 63/100).
The surrounding Candeo Schools Inc. (89758) spends $6,334 per pupil, 52% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Candeo Schools Inc. (89758) is a single-school charter district, so Candeo Peoria operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Candeo Peoria compares
Candeo Peoria on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 597 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
597
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Funding equity
$6,334
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
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 54.3%
Asian 24.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 2.5%
Largest group: White at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Candeo Peoria is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Candeo Schools Inc. (89758), which includes Candeo Peoria.
$6,334
Per student
-52%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-62%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 6.9%
State 86.5%
Federal 6.6%
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.
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 Candeo Peoria
How many students attend Candeo Peoria?
Candeo Peoria has 597 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Peoria, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Candeo Peoria?
The largest demographic group at Candeo Peoria is White at 54.3% of enrollment, in Peoria, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Candeo Peoria?
Candeo Peoria has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher 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 Candeo Peoria rank among elementary schools in Peoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Candeo Peoria ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Peoria, 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 Peoria on the city page.
Is Candeo Peoria a good school?
Candeo Peoria earns 70/100 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 Candeo Schools Inc. (89758)?
None; Candeo Schools Inc. (89758) is a single-school charter district, and Candeo Peoria is its only campus.
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