- Enrollment
- 905
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Phoenix, AZ
Choice Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Choice Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040060000015
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Choice Learning Academy earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #22 of 24
- middle schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 90.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Choice Learning Academy has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Choice Learning Academy ranks #22 of 24 middle schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Alhambra Elementary District (4280) · Arizona
NCES ID 040060000015 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Choice Learning Academy grew from 450 students in 2022-23 to 500 in 2023-24 (+11.1%).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 040060000015 · Phoenix, AZ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 18.5:1 · 90.9% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Granada Elementary School-West Campus (905 students)
Choice Learning Academy grew from 450 students in 2022-23 to 500 in 2023-24 (+11.1%). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Choice Learning Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granada Elemen
Granada Elementary School-West Campus
905 students
- Barcelona Elem
Barcelona Elementary School
847 students
- Catalina Ventu
Catalina Ventura School
842 students
- Alhambra Tradi
Alhambra Traditional School
733 students
- Sevilla Elemen
Sevilla Elementary School-East Campus
717 students
- This school
Choice Learning Academy
462 students
What this shows Choice Learning Academy reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Choice Learning Academy compares
Choice Learning Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.9% | ▲ 88% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 66% in Arizona - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
76.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,777
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 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
134
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.3%
African American 16.7%
White 5.0%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
Two or More 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Choice Learning Academy is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Alhambra Elementary District (4280) reports $12,777 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Choice Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granada Elementary School-West Campus | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barcelona Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Catalina Ventura School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alhambra Traditional School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sevilla Elementary School-East Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Choice Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar middle schools in Phoenix
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Choice Learning Academy
How many students attend Choice Learning Academy?
Choice Learning Academy has 462 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 500 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Choice Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Choice Learning Academy is 18.5:1, which is 9% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Choice Learning Academy?
90.9% of students at Choice Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Choice Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Choice Learning Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 69.3% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Choice Learning Academy?
Choice Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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).
How does Choice Learning Academy rank among middle schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Choice Learning Academy ranks #22 of 24 middle schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Alhambra Elementary District (4280)?
Besides Choice Learning Academy, Alhambra Elementary District (4280) also operates Granada Elementary School-West Campus (905 students), Barcelona Elementary School (847 students), and Catalina Ventura School (842 students). See the Alhambra Elementary District (4280) district page for the complete list.