Enrollment
285
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gilbert, AZ
Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Warner
Federal NCES profile for Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Warner, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040080303416Charter 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 Warner earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #8 of 11
- elementary schools in Gilbert · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 285
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Warner ranks #8 of 11 elementary schools in Gilbert, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040080303416 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
32.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-32% vs state
What stands out at Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Warner
Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Warner is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Gilbert, Arizona, enrolling 285 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 285 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 132 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #71.
Its student body is led by White (35%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
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 elementary schools, it stands alongside Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power (565 students): Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Warner is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Its district, Cafa Inc. Dba Learning Foundation and Performing (90327), also runs Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert (259 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 Warner compares
Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Warner on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 32% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 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 35.4%
Hispanic or Latino 34.0%
African American 18.9%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 35.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Warner 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 Warner.
$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 Warner Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Warner's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Gilbert
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Warner
How many students attend Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Warner?
Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Warner has 285 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gilbert, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Warner?
32.9% of students at Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Warner are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Warner?
The largest demographic group at Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Warner is White at 35.4% of enrollment, in Gilbert, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Warner?
Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Warner 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 Warner rank among elementary schools in Gilbert?
By Resource Investment Index, Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Warner ranks #8 of 11 elementary 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 elementary schools in Gilbert on the city page.
Is Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Warner a good school?
Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Warner 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 Warner, Cafa Inc. Dba Learning Foundation and Performing (90327) also operates Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert (259 students). See the Cafa Inc. Dba Learning Foundation and Performing (90327) district page for the complete list.
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