Enrollment
157
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marana, AZ
La Paloma Academy Marana
Federal NCES profile for La Paloma Academy Marana, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040019003824Charter school
157 students enrolled
School address
District: Liberty Traditional Charter School (10968) · Arizona
NCES ID 040019003824 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
61.1%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+27% vs state
What stands out at La Paloma Academy Marana
La Paloma Academy Marana is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Marana, Arizona, enrolling 157 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 157 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (31%) (diversity index 56/100).
The surrounding Liberty Traditional Charter School (10968) spends $9,244 per pupil, 30% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 29.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Liberty Traditional Charter School (10968) also operates Liberty Traditional Charter School - Saddleback (242 students) and Liberty Traditional Charter School (159 students) alongside La Paloma Academy Marana.
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 La Paloma Academy Marana compares
La Paloma Academy Marana on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.1% | ▲ 27% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
157
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
$9,244
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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 58.0%
White 31.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.8%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, La Paloma Academy Marana is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Liberty Traditional Charter School (10968), which includes La Paloma Academy Marana.
$9,244
Per student
-30%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.3%
State 70.5%
Federal 29.2%
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.
How La Paloma Academy Marana Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Traditional Charter School - Saddleback | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Liberty Traditional Charter School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Arizona Online Charter School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to La Paloma Academy Marana's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary 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 La Paloma Academy Marana
How many students attend La Paloma Academy Marana?
La Paloma Academy Marana has 157 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marana, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Paloma Academy Marana?
61.1% of students at La Paloma Academy Marana are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Paloma Academy Marana?
The largest demographic group at La Paloma Academy Marana is Hispanic or Latino at 58.0% of enrollment, in Marana, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What other schools are in Liberty Traditional Charter School (10968)?
Besides La Paloma Academy Marana, Liberty Traditional Charter School (10968) also operates Liberty Traditional Charter School - Saddleback (242 students), Liberty Traditional Charter School (159 students), and Arizona Online Charter School (42 students). See the Liberty Traditional Charter School (10968) district page for the complete list.
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