Enrollment
88
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nogales, AZ
Edoptions Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Edoptions Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040081602998Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edoptions Preparatory Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Nogales · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 88
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Edoptions Preparatory Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Nogales, AZ.
School address
District: Educational Options Foundation (90201) · Arizona
NCES ID 040081602998 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Edoptions Preparatory Academy
Edoptions Preparatory Academy is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Nogales, Arizona, enrolling 88 students.
Enrollment of 88 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (100% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 0/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Educational Options Foundation (90201) spends $4,541 per pupil, 65% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Nogales's public schools, it stands alongside Nusd Online (209 students): Edoptions Preparatory Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Its district, Educational Options Foundation (90201), also runs Edoptions Hs Learning Center (465 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 Edoptions Preparatory Academy compares
Edoptions Preparatory Academy on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 88 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
88
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Engagement
53.4%
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
$4,541
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 100.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Edoptions Preparatory Academy is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Educational Options Foundation (90201), which includes Edoptions Preparatory Academy.
$4,541
Per student
-65%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-73%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 4.1%
State 88.4%
Federal 7.5%
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 Edoptions Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edoptions Hs Learning Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Edoptions Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Nogales
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Edoptions Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Edoptions Preparatory Academy?
Edoptions Preparatory Academy has 88 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Nogales, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edoptions Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Edoptions Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment, in Nogales, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edoptions Preparatory Academy?
Edoptions Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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 Edoptions Preparatory Academy rank among schools in Nogales?
By Resource Investment Index, Edoptions Preparatory Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Nogales, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Nogales on the city page.
Is Edoptions Preparatory Academy a good school?
Edoptions Preparatory Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools. 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 Educational Options Foundation (90201)?
Besides Edoptions Preparatory Academy, Educational Options Foundation (90201) also operates Edoptions Hs Learning Center (465 students). See the Educational Options Foundation (90201) district page for the complete list.
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