Other / mixed grade configuration · Mesa, AZ
Learning Foundation
Federal NCES profile for Learning Foundation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
The verdict
Learning Foundation earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #7 of 9
- schools in Mesa · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 73.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 139
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Learning Foundation ranks #7 of 9 schools in Mesa, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040039703119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 040039703119 · Mesa, AZ Other · SMALL · CHARTER
139 enr · 73.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Ivalee Elementary School (200 students)
Resource Investment Index #7 of 9 schools in Mesa. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Learning Foundation compares
Learning Foundation on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.7% | ▲ 53% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 139 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Student demographics
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.0% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Learning Foundation 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 Performing Arts (79971), which includes Learning Foundation.
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in Mesa
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Learning Foundation
How many students attend Learning Foundation?
Learning Foundation has 139 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mesa, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Learning Foundation?
73.7% of students at Learning Foundation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Learning Foundation?
The largest demographic group at Learning Foundation is Hispanic or Latino at 59.0% of enrollment, in Mesa, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Learning Foundation?
Learning Foundation has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. 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 rank among schools in Mesa?
By Resource Investment Index, Learning Foundation ranks #7 of 9 schools in Mesa, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mesa on the city page.
What other schools are in Cafa Inc. Dba Learning Foundation Performing Arts (79971)?
None; Cafa Inc. Dba Learning Foundation Performing Arts (79971) is a single-school charter district, and Learning Foundation is its only campus.
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