Enrollment
174
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040001900498 Charter school
Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy — Flagstaff, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
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: Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy (4202) · 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.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy reports 174 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 174 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 88.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy (4202) spends $25,585 per pupil district-wide, above the Arizona average of $15,070 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 4.5% from local sources (property taxes), 86.6% from the state, and 8.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 174 | top 26% | — | — |
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.
Engagement
88.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,585
per pupil, district-wide
— above Arizona avg of $15,070
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 174 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 174 Top 26% in Arizona — larger than 74% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040001900498
Student demographics
White 59.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.6%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 2.3%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 2
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 174:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 88.5%
In-school suspensions 11
Out-of-school suspensions 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy (4202), which includes Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy.
$25,585
Per student
+70%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 4.5%
State 86.6%
Federal 8.9%
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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Basis Flagstaff
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Thomas M Knoles Elementary School
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395 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy
How many students attend Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy?
Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy has 174 students enrolled. It is a other school in FLAGSTAFF, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy?
The largest demographic group at Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy is White at 59.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in FLAGSTAFF, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy?
Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.