Enrollment
169
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 040075602813 Charter school
Imagine Camelback Middle — Phoenix, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Imagine Camelback Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
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: Imagine Camelback Middle Inc. (89561) · 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.
Free-lunch eligible
85.7%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+77% vs state
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Imagine Camelback Middle reports 169 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 85.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 77% above the Arizona average and 65% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Imagine Camelback Middle Inc. (89561) spends $11,437 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.4% from local sources (property taxes), 67.8% from the state, and 31.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 1 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 Imagine Camelback Middle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.7% | ▲ 77% | 48.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 169 | 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.
Economic need
85.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 77% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$11,437
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 169 Top 26% in Arizona — larger than 74% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible 85.7% +77% vs state
NCES ID 040075602813
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.2%
African American 18.9%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
White 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 59
Out-of-school suspensions 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Imagine Camelback Middle Inc. (89561), which includes Imagine Camelback Middle.
$11,437
Per student
-24%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 0.4%
State 67.8%
Federal 31.7%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Imagine Camelback Middle
How many students attend Imagine Camelback Middle?
Imagine Camelback Middle has 169 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Phoenix, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Imagine Camelback Middle?
85.7% of students at Imagine Camelback Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Imagine Camelback Middle?
The largest demographic group at Imagine Camelback Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 72.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Imagine Camelback Middle?
Imagine Camelback Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.