Enrollment
716
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040044002681 Charter school
Great Hearts Academies - Chandler Prep — Chandler, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Great Hearts Academies - Chandler Prep, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 29/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
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: Chandler Preparatory Academy (88299) · 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
Great Hearts Academies - Chandler Prep reports 716 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 716 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 17.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Chandler Preparatory Academy (88299) spends $10,422 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 13.2% from local sources (property taxes), 84.2% from the state, and 2.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Great Hearts Academies - Chandler Prep 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 | 716 | top 80% | — | — |
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
17.3%
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
$10,422
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 716 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 716 Top 80% in Arizona — larger than 20% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040044002681
Student demographics
White 48.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
Asian 17.2%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 48.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 716:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 17.3%
In-school suspensions 9
Out-of-school suspensions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chandler Preparatory Academy (88299), which includes Great Hearts Academies - Chandler Prep.
$10,422
Per student
-31%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 13.2%
State 84.2%
Federal 2.7%
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 Chandler
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hamilton High School
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Chandler High School
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3,179 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Basha High School
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2,826 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Arizona College Prep High School
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2,271 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Basis Chandler
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1,185 students
Summit Academy
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1,181 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Great Hearts Academies - Chandler Prep
How many students attend Great Hearts Academies - Chandler Prep?
Great Hearts Academies - Chandler Prep has 716 students enrolled. It is a other school in CHANDLER, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Great Hearts Academies - Chandler Prep?
The largest demographic group at Great Hearts Academies - Chandler Prep is White at 48.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in CHANDLER, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Great Hearts Academies - Chandler Prep?
Great Hearts Academies - Chandler Prep has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.