Enrollment
151
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chino Valley, AZ
Mingus Springs Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Mingus Springs Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040009001066Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mingus Springs Charter School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Chino Valley · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 151
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Mingus Springs Charter School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Chino Valley, AZ.
School address
District: Mingus Springs Charter School (4493) · Arizona
NCES ID 040009001066 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Mingus Springs Charter School
Mingus Springs Charter School is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Chino Valley, Arizona, enrolling 151 students.
Enrollment of 151 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 39/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Mingus Springs Charter School (4493) spends $9,137 per pupil, 30% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Mingus Springs Charter School (4493) is a single-school charter district, so Mingus Springs Charter School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Mingus Springs Charter School compares
Mingus Springs Charter School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 151 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
151
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Engagement
55.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,137
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 + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 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 75.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, Mingus Springs Charter School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mingus Springs Charter School (4493), which includes Mingus Springs Charter School.
$9,137
Per student
-30%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.1%
State 88.1%
Federal 10.8%
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.
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 Mingus Springs Charter School
How many students attend Mingus Springs Charter School?
Mingus Springs Charter School has 151 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chino Valley, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mingus Springs Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Mingus Springs Charter School is White at 75.5% of enrollment, in Chino Valley, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mingus Springs Charter School?
Mingus Springs Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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 Mingus Springs Charter School rank among public schools in Chino Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Mingus Springs Charter School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Chino Valley, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Chino Valley on the city page.
Is Mingus Springs Charter School a good school?
Mingus Springs Charter School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Mingus Springs Charter School (4493)?
None; Mingus Springs Charter School (4493) is a single-school charter district, and Mingus Springs Charter School is its only campus.
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