Enrollment
441
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 040027902170 Charter school
Imagine Schools at Buckeye — Buckeye, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Imagine Schools at Buckeye, 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
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
40.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-15% vs state
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Imagine Schools at Buckeye reports 441 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 40.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 15% below the Arizona average and 21% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding West Gilbert Charter Elementary School Inc. (79497) spends $21,060 per pupil district-wide, above the Arizona average of $15,070 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 7.7% from local sources (property taxes), 61.4% from the state, and 30.9% 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 Schools at Buckeye 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 | 40.9% | ▼ 15% | 48.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 54% | — | — |
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
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 15% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$21,060
per pupil, district-wide
— above Arizona avg of $15,070
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 441 Top 54% in Arizona — larger than 46% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible 40.9% -15% vs state
NCES ID 040027902170
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.7%
White 24.0%
African American 5.4%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Gilbert Charter Elementary School Inc. (79497), which includes Imagine Schools at Buckeye.
$21,060
Per student
+40%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 7.7%
State 61.4%
Federal 30.9%
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 Schools at Buckeye
How many students attend Imagine Schools at Buckeye?
Imagine Schools at Buckeye has 441 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in BUCKEYE, AZ.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in BUCKEYE, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Imagine Schools at Buckeye?
Imagine Schools at Buckeye 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.