Enrollment
572
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040340002840
Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 — Gilbert, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
👥 Class size 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 51
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: Gilbert Unified District (4239) · 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.
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 17.7:1 Arizona avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 reports 572 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 31.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% above the Arizona state mean of 17.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 21% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 229 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 19.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Gilbert Unified District (4239) spends $10,931 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 43.1% from local sources (property taxes), 44.8% from the state, and 12.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-), calculated from 4 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 Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 69% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
— 8% above state mean
Top 66% in Arizona — lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$10,931
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 572 Top 69% in Arizona — larger than 31% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Students per teacher 19.2:1 +8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040340002840
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.5
Students per counselor 229:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 19.6%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 20
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gilbert Unified District (4239), which includes Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12.
$10,931
Per student
-27%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 43.1%
State 44.8%
Federal 12.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,992
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Enrollment
- 2,418
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,103
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,303
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 other school in GILBERT, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 is 19.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Arizona average of 17.7:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in GILBERT, AZ.
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 (C-) based on 4 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.