Elementary school (grades K-5) · Buckeye, AZ
Imagine Schools at Buckeye
Federal NCES profile for Imagine Schools at Buckeye, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
The verdict
Imagine Schools at Buckeye earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Buckeye · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 441
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Imagine Schools at Buckeye ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Buckeye, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040027902170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+82 students YoY
Imagine Schools at Buckeye grew from 296 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (+27.7%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+82 students YoY 040027902170 · Buckeye, AZ Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
441 enr · 40.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Oliver Springs Elementary School (441 students)
Imagine Schools at Buckeye grew from 296 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (+27.7%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Imagine Schools at Buckeye compares
Imagine Schools at Buckeye is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 15% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.7% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Imagine Schools at Buckeye is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for West Gilbert Charter Elementary School Inc. (79497) reports $13,584 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Similar elementary schools in Buckeye
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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.
Frequently asked questions about Imagine Schools at Buckeye
How many students attend Imagine Schools at Buckeye?
Imagine Schools at Buckeye has 441 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Buckeye, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), up 82.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Imagine Schools at Buckeye?
40.9% of students at Imagine Schools at Buckeye are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Imagine Schools at Buckeye?
The largest demographic group at Imagine Schools at Buckeye is Hispanic or Latino at 63.7% of enrollment, in Buckeye, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Imagine Schools at Buckeye?
Imagine Schools at Buckeye has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Imagine Schools at Buckeye rank among elementary schools in Buckeye?
By Resource Investment Index, Imagine Schools at Buckeye ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Buckeye, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Buckeye on the city page.
What other schools are in West Gilbert Charter Elementary School Inc. (79497)?
None; West Gilbert Charter Elementary School Inc. (79497) is a single-school charter district, and Imagine Schools at Buckeye is its only campus.