How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Freedom Academy | Whispering Wind Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | Phoenix, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 262 | 376 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.4:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 25.8% | 37.8% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Freedom Academy | Whispering Wind Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $9,970 | $11,848 |
| District | Freedom Academy Inc. (89506) | Paradise Valley Unified School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Freedom Academy | Whispering Wind Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54.2% | 40.2% |
| African American | 4.2% | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.9% | 45.2% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.1% | 7.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Freedom Academy | Whispering Wind Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.3% | 44.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 9 | 6 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.