Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chandler, AZ
Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
The verdict
Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Chandler · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 386
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Chandler, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040018401713 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School shrank from 427 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 040018401713 · Chandler, AZ Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
386 enr · 31.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: W S Neal Middle School (386 students)
Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School shrank from 427 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School compares
Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 34% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.6% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 73.6, Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Ball Charter Schools (Dobson) (79204) reports $11,766 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Similar elementary schools in Chandler
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School
How many students attend Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School?
Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School has 386 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chandler, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), down 32.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School?
31.9% of students at Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 39.6% of enrollment, in Chandler, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School?
Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School 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 Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School rank among elementary schools in Chandler?
By Resource Investment Index, Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Chandler, 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 Chandler on the city page.
What other schools are in Ball Charter Schools (Dobson) (79204)?
None; Ball Charter Schools (Dobson) (79204) is a single-school charter district, and Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School is its only campus.