Enrollment
174
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flagstaff, AZ
Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy
Federal NCES profile for Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040001900498Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #11 of 14
- schools in Flagstaff · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 174
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy ranks #11 of 14 schools in Flagstaff, AZ.
School address
District: Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy (4202) · Arizona
NCES ID 040001900498 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy
Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Flagstaff, Arizona, enrolling 174 students.
Enrollment of 174 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 174 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 88.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy (4202) spends $10,293 per pupil, 22% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Flagstaff's public schools, it stands alongside Northland Preparatory Academy (637 students): Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy (4202) is a single-school charter district, so Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy compares
Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 174 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
174
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Engagement
88.5%
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
$10,293
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
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
- 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
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.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy (4202), which includes Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy.
$10,293
Per student
-22%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
Similar other schools in Flagstaff
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 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 public 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% of enrollment, in Flagstaff, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
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 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy rank among schools in Flagstaff?
By Resource Investment Index, Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy ranks #11 of 14 schools in Flagstaff, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Flagstaff on the city page.
Is Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy a good school?
Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy (4202)?
None; Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy (4202) is a single-school charter district, and Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy is its only campus.
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