Enrollment
437
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 040076302915 Charter school
Eagle College Prep — Phoenix, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Eagle College Prep, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 21/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Eagle South Mountain Charter Inc. (89850) · Arizona
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Free-lunch eligible
41.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-13% vs state
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Eagle College Prep reports 437 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 41.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 13% below the Arizona average and 19% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 437 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Eagle South Mountain Charter Inc. (89850) spends $10,166 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 2.3% from local sources (property taxes), 74.7% from the state, and 23.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Eagle College Prep compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 13% | 48.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 54% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 13% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$10,166
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 437 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 437 Top 54% in Arizona — larger than 46% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible 41.9% -13% vs state
NCES ID 040076302915
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.5%
African American 12.1%
White 6.4%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 437:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 12
Out-of-school suspensions 24
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eagle South Mountain Charter Inc. (89850), which includes Eagle College Prep.
$10,166
Per student
-33%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 2.3%
State 74.7%
Federal 23.0%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Eagle College Prep
How many students attend Eagle College Prep?
Eagle College Prep has 437 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in PHOENIX, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eagle College Prep?
41.9% of students at Eagle College Prep are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eagle College Prep?
The largest demographic group at Eagle College Prep is Hispanic or Latino at 73.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in PHOENIX, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eagle College Prep?
Eagle College Prep has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.