Enrollment
135
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 040084403285 Charter school
La Tierra Community School — Prescott, AZ
Federal NCES profile for La Tierra Community School, 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
District: La Tierra Community School Inc (90900) · 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.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
La Tierra Community School reports 135 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
On the finance side, the surrounding La Tierra Community School Inc (90900) spends $12,198 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 5.1% from local sources (property taxes), 73.6% from the state, and 21.3% 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 La Tierra Community School 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 135 | top 22% | — | — |
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.
Funding equity
$12,198
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 135 Top 22% in Arizona — larger than 78% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040084403285
Student demographics
White 77.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Largest group: White at 77.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for La Tierra Community School Inc (90900), which includes La Tierra Community School.
$12,198
Per student
-19%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 5.1%
State 73.6%
Federal 21.3%
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 La Tierra Community School
How many students attend La Tierra Community School?
La Tierra Community School has 135 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in PRESCOTT, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Tierra Community School?
The largest demographic group at La Tierra Community School is White at 77.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in PRESCOTT, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Tierra Community School?
La Tierra Community School 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.