- Enrollment
- 2,992
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gilbert, AZ
Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12
Federal NCES profile for Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040340002840
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #4 of 46
- schools in Gilbert · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 572
- students enrolled
Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 ranks #4 of 46 schools in Gilbert, AZ.
School address
District: Gilbert Unified District (4239) · Arizona
NCES ID 040340002840 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 040340002840 · Gilbert, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
572 enr · 18.5:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland High School (2,992 students)
Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland High
Highland High School
2,992 students
- Gilbert High S
Gilbert High School
2,418 students
- Desert Ridge H
Desert Ridge High
2,103 students
- Campo Verde Hi
Campo Verde High School
1,863 students
- Mesquite High
Mesquite High School
1,303 students
- This school 572
Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12
572 students
What this shows Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 reports 572 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 compares
Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 66% in Arizona - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,928
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.0%
Asian 26.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gilbert Unified District (4239) reports $10,928 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gilbert High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Ridge High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Campo Verde High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesquite High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,418
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,103
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,303
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Gilbert
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Williams Field High School
Standard public school
2,150 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Gateway Pointe Elementary
Standard public school
685 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep
Standard public school
540 students
Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert
Standard public school
259 students
Nationwide other 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.
Similar enrollment (~572 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12
How many students attend Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12?
Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 has 572 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gilbert, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 596 (2022-23) → 583 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 is 18.5:1, which is 9% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12?
The largest demographic group at Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 is White at 42.0% of enrollment, in Gilbert, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12?
Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 rank among schools in Gilbert?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 ranks #4 of 46 schools in Gilbert, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gilbert on the city page.
What other schools are in Gilbert Unified District (4239)?
Besides Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12, Gilbert Unified District (4239) also operates Highland High School (2,992 students), Gilbert High School (2,418 students), and Desert Ridge High (2,103 students). See the Gilbert Unified District (4239) district page for the complete list.