Enrollment
249
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040023801854 Charter school
Metropolitan Arts Institute — Phoenix, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Metropolitan Arts Institute, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
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: Metropolitan Arts Institute Inc. (5181) · 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
Metropolitan Arts Institute reports 249 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 249 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Metropolitan Arts Institute Inc. (5181) spends $9,044 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 2.3% from local sources (property taxes), 92.9% from the state, and 4.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 2 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 Metropolitan Arts Institute 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 | 249 | top 33% | — | — |
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
$9,044
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 249 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 249 Top 33% in Arizona — larger than 67% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040023801854
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.2%
White 35.7%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 10.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 249:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Metropolitan Arts Institute Inc. (5181), which includes Metropolitan Arts Institute.
$9,044
Per student
-40%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-54%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 2.3%
State 92.9%
Federal 4.8%
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 Metropolitan Arts Institute
How many students attend Metropolitan Arts Institute?
Metropolitan Arts Institute has 249 students enrolled. It is a other school in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Metropolitan Arts Institute?
The largest demographic group at Metropolitan Arts Institute is Hispanic or Latino at 42.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Metropolitan Arts Institute?
Metropolitan Arts Institute has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. 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.