- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Tan Valley, AZ
Champion San Tan
Federal NCES profile for Champion San Tan, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040019103557Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Champion San Tan earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in San Tan Valley · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 458
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Champion San Tan ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in San Tan Valley, AZ.
School address
District: Fit Kids Inc. Dba Champion Schools (78783) · Arizona
NCES ID 040019103557 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Champion San Tan held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 040019103557 · San Tan Valley, AZ Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
458 enr · 55.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Champion Schools (491 students)
Champion San Tan held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Champion San Tan in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Champion Schoo
Champion Schools
491 students
- This school
Champion San Tan
458 students
- Champion Chand
Champion Chandler
373 students
What this shows Champion San Tan reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Champion San Tan compares
Champion San Tan 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 | 55.0% | ▲ 14% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$9,297
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
Hispanic or Latino 43.9%
White 34.3%
African American 12.2%
Two or More 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Champion San Tan is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Fit Kids Inc. Dba Champion Schools (78783) reports $9,297 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Champion San Tan Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion Schools | Similar size | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Champion Chandler | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Champion San Tan's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in San Tan Valley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Legacy Traditional-San Tan
Standard public school
749 students
Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy
Standard public school
728 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
American Leadership Academy San Tan Valley K-6
Standard public school
637 students
J. O. Combs Middle School
Standard public school
581 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Happy Valley School East Campus
Standard public school
396 students
Combs Traditional Academy
Standard public school
211 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
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 Champion San Tan
How many students attend Champion San Tan?
Champion San Tan has 458 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Tan Valley, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Champion San Tan?
55.0% of students at Champion San Tan are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Champion San Tan?
The largest demographic group at Champion San Tan is Hispanic or Latino at 43.9% of enrollment, in San Tan Valley, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Champion San Tan?
Champion San Tan 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 Champion San Tan rank among elementary schools in San Tan Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Champion San Tan ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in San Tan Valley, 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 San Tan Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Fit Kids Inc. Dba Champion Schools (78783)?
Besides Champion San Tan, Fit Kids Inc. Dba Champion Schools (78783) also operates Champion Schools (491 students) and Champion Chandler (373 students). See the Fit Kids Inc. Dba Champion Schools (78783) district page for the complete list.