Enrollment
61
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tucson, AZ
Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory
Federal NCES profile for Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040034302246Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #22 of 54
- elementary schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 81.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 61
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory ranks #22 of 54 elementary schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Griffin Foundation Inc. the (79500) · Arizona
NCES ID 040034302246 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
81.6%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+69% vs state
What stands out at Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory
Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory is a high-poverty, small charter elementary school in Tucson, Arizona, enrolling 61 students.
Economic need is high: 81.6% of students qualify for free meals, 69% above the Arizona average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 61 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.
Against 18 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #8.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Its district draws 29.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Tucson's elementary schools, it stands alongside Los Amigos Elementary School (613 students): Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Its district, Griffin Foundation Inc. the (79500), also runs Future Investment Middle School (32 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 Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory compares
Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.6% | ▲ 69% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 61 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
61
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$10,785
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
Hispanic or Latino 80.3%
White 8.2%
African American 4.9%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.4, Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Griffin Foundation Inc. the (79500), which includes Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory.
$10,785
Per student
-18%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.8%
State 64.9%
Federal 29.3%
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 Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Future Investment Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Tucson
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Los Amigos Elementary School
Standard public school
613 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Sonoran Science Academy East
Standard public school
467 students
Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson
Standard public school
439 students
Summit View Elementary
Standard public school
403 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Da Vinci Tree Academy
Standard public school
265 students
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory
How many students attend Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory?
Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory has 61 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tucson, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory?
81.6% of students at Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory?
The largest demographic group at Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory is Hispanic or Latino at 80.3% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory?
Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory 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 Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory rank among elementary schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory ranks #22 of 54 elementary schools in Tucson, 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 Tucson on the city page.
Is Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory a good school?
Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory 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 Griffin Foundation Inc. the (79500)?
Besides Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory, Griffin Foundation Inc. the (79500) also operates Future Investment Middle School (32 students). See the Griffin Foundation Inc. the (79500) district page for the complete list.
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