Enrollment
157
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 040019003824 Charter school
La Paloma Academy Marana — Marana, AZ
Federal NCES profile for La Paloma Academy Marana, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators.
157 students enrolled
School address
District: Liberty Traditional Charter School (10968) · 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
61.1%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+27% vs state
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What this school's NCES data tells you
La Paloma Academy Marana reports 157 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 61.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 27% above the Arizona average and 18% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Liberty Traditional Charter School (10968) spends $9,859 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.3% from local sources (property taxes), 70.5% from the state, and 29.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Use the demographic breakdown, funding mix and nearby-school comparisons below to build a fuller picture than any single ranking provides.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How La Paloma Academy Marana 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 | 61.1% | ▲ 27% | 48.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 24% | — | — |
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
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
$9,859
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.
Overview
Enrollment 157 Top 24% in Arizona — larger than 76% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible 61.1% +27% vs state
NCES ID 040019003824
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Liberty Traditional Charter School (10968), which includes La Paloma Academy Marana.
$9,859
Per student
-35%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- —
- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- —
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- —
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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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 a 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Marana, AZ.