Enrollment
259
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gilbert, AZ
Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert
Federal NCES profile for Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040080302667Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Gilbert · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 259
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert ranks #2 of 4 schools in Gilbert, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040080302667 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert
Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Gilbert, Arizona, enrolling 259 students.
Enrollment of 259 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
The surrounding Cafa Inc. Dba Learning Foundation and Performing (90327) spends $8,499 per pupil, 35% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Gilbert's public schools, it stands alongside Williams Field High School (2,150 students): Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Its district, Cafa Inc. Dba Learning Foundation and Performing (90327), also runs Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Warner (285 students).
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 Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert compares
Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 259 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Funding equity
$8,499
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
13
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 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 41.3%
Hispanic or Latino 34.4%
African American 14.3%
Two or More 8.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 41.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cafa Inc. Dba Learning Foundation and Performing (90327), which includes Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert.
$8,499
Per student
-35%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.2%
State 78.5%
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.
How Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Warner | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Gilbert
3 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 Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert
How many students attend Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert?
Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert has 259 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gilbert, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert?
The largest demographic group at Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert is White at 41.3% of enrollment, in Gilbert, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert?
Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert rank among schools in Gilbert?
By Resource Investment Index, Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert ranks #2 of 4 schools in Gilbert, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gilbert on the city page.
Is Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert a good school?
Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools. 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 Cafa Inc. Dba Learning Foundation and Performing (90327)?
Besides Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert, Cafa Inc. Dba Learning Foundation and Performing (90327) also operates Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Warner (285 students). See the Cafa Inc. Dba Learning Foundation and Performing (90327) district page for the complete list.
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