- Enrollment
- 3,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sun Lakes, AZ
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence
Federal NCES profile for Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040187002646
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Arizona schools.
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 2.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 796
- students enrolled
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence has class sizes larger than 78% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Arizona
NCES ID 040187002646 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence held near 809 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 040187002646 · Sun Lakes, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
796 enr · 20.4:1 · 2.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton High School (3,444 students)
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence held near 809 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High School
3,444 students
- Chandler High
Chandler High School
3,179 students
- Basha High Sch
Basha High School
2,826 students
- Dr. Camille Ca
Dr. Camille Casteel High School
2,816 students
- Perry High Sch
Perry High School
2,373 students
- This school 796
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence
796 students
What this shows Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence reports 796 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence compares
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.0% | ▼ 96% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 796 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
796
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 78% in Arizona - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,085
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 796 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Asian 62.8%
White 18.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) reports $11,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chandler High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Basha High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr. Camille Casteel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perry High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,179
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,826
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,373
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide other 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.
Similar enrollment (~796 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence
How many students attend Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence?
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence has 796 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sun Lakes, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 820 (2022-23) → 809 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence?
The student-teacher ratio at Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence is 20.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence?
2.0% of students at Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence?
The largest demographic group at Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence is Asian at 62.8% of enrollment, in Sun Lakes, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence?
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)?
Besides Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence, Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) also operates Hamilton High School (3,444 students), Chandler High School (3,179 students), and Basha High School (2,826 students). See the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) district page for the complete list.