Enrollment
130
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tempe, AZ
James Madison Preparatory School
Federal NCES profile for James Madison Preparatory School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040023102021Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Madison Preparatory School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #19 of 19
- schools in Tempe · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 130
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, James Madison Preparatory School ranks #19 of 19 schools in Tempe, AZ.
School address
District: James Madison Preparatory School (79063) · Arizona
NCES ID 040023102021 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at James Madison Preparatory School
James Madison Preparatory School is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Tempe, Arizona, enrolling 130 students.
Enrollment of 130 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Tempe's public schools, it stands alongside Asu Preparatory Academy Digital (3,850 students): James Madison Preparatory School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
James Madison Preparatory School (79063) is a single-school charter district, so James Madison Preparatory School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How James Madison Preparatory School compares
James Madison Preparatory School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 130 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
130
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Engagement
41.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,885
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 62.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 3.1%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, James Madison Preparatory School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for James Madison Preparatory School (79063), which includes James Madison Preparatory School.
$11,885
Per student
-10%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.7%
State 89.9%
Federal 4.4%
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 Tempe
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about James Madison Preparatory School
How many students attend James Madison Preparatory School?
James Madison Preparatory School has 130 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tempe, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Madison Preparatory School?
The largest demographic group at James Madison Preparatory School is White at 62.3% of enrollment, in Tempe, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Madison Preparatory School?
James Madison Preparatory School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. 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 James Madison Preparatory School rank among schools in Tempe?
By Resource Investment Index, James Madison Preparatory School ranks #19 of 19 schools in Tempe, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tempe on the city page.
Is James Madison Preparatory School a good school?
James Madison Preparatory School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in James Madison Preparatory School (79063)?
None; James Madison Preparatory School (79063) is a single-school charter district, and James Madison Preparatory School is its only campus.
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