- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Empower College Prep
Federal NCES profile for Empower College Prep, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040087703354Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Empower College Prep earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #93 of 116
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 78.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 697
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Empower College Prep ranks #93 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Empower College Prep (91277) · Arizona
NCES ID 040087703354 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Empower College Prep held near 678 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 040087703354 · Phoenix, AZ Elementary · MID · CHARTER
697 enr · 78.9% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Empower College Prep High School (373 students)
Empower College Prep held near 678 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Empower College Prep compares
Empower College Prep held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.9% | ▲ 63% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 697 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
697
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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.
Engagement
52.9%
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
$16,251
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.8%
African American 12.2%
White 4.3%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.6, Empower College Prep is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Empower College Prep (91277) reports $16,251 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Empower College Prep Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empower College Prep High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Empower College Prep's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Phoenix
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Academy of Math and Science Avondale
Standard public school
1,175 students
Kyrene Altadena Middle School
Standard public school
857 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Catalina Ventura School
Standard public school
842 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Inspiration Mountain School
Standard public school
789 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Alhambra Traditional School
Standard public school
733 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
Standard public school
567 students
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 Empower College Prep
How many students attend Empower College Prep?
Empower College Prep has 697 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 673 (2022-23) → 678 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Empower College Prep?
78.9% of students at Empower College Prep are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Empower College Prep?
The largest demographic group at Empower College Prep is Hispanic or Latino at 79.8% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Empower College Prep?
Empower College Prep has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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 Empower College Prep rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Empower College Prep ranks #93 of 116 elementary 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 elementary schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Empower College Prep (91277)?
Besides Empower College Prep, Empower College Prep (91277) also operates Empower College Prep High School (373 students). See the Empower College Prep (91277) district page for the complete list.