- Enrollment
- 2,992
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gilbert, AZ
Neely Traditional Academy
Federal NCES profile for Neely Traditional Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040340001064
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Neely Traditional Academy earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #5 of 46
- schools in Gilbert · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 10.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Neely Traditional Academy has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Neely Traditional Academy ranks #5 of 46 schools in Gilbert, AZ.
School address
District: Gilbert Unified District (4239) · Arizona
NCES ID 040340001064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Neely Traditional Academy held near 824 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 46.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 040340001064 · Gilbert, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
805 enr · 18.7:1 · 10.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland High School (2,992 students)
Neely Traditional Academy held near 824 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 46.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Neely Traditional Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland High
Highland High School
2,992 students
- Gilbert High S
Gilbert High School
2,418 students
- Desert Ridge H
Desert Ridge High
2,103 students
- Campo Verde Hi
Campo Verde High School
1,863 students
- Mesquite High
Mesquite High School
1,303 students
- This school 805
Neely Traditional Academy
805 students
What this shows Neely Traditional Academy reports 805 students on the CCD universe file.
How Neely Traditional Academy compares
Neely Traditional Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.9% | ▼ 77% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 805 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
805
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 67% in Arizona - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,928
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
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
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
Asian 14.3%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Neely Traditional Academy is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gilbert Unified District (4239) reports $10,928 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Neely Traditional Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gilbert High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Ridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Campo Verde High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesquite High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Neely Traditional Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,418
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,103
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,303
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Gilbert
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Williams Field High School
Standard public school
2,150 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Gateway Pointe Elementary
Standard public school
685 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep
Standard public school
540 students
Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert
Standard public school
259 students
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.
Similar enrollment (~805 students)
Frequently asked questions about Neely Traditional Academy
How many students attend Neely Traditional Academy?
Neely Traditional Academy has 805 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gilbert, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 805 (2022-23) → 824 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neely Traditional Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Neely Traditional Academy is 18.7:1, which is 10% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Neely Traditional Academy?
10.9% of students at Neely Traditional Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Neely Traditional Academy?
The largest demographic group at Neely Traditional Academy is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in Gilbert, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Neely Traditional Academy?
Neely Traditional Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Neely Traditional Academy rank among schools in Gilbert?
By Resource Investment Index, Neely Traditional Academy ranks #5 of 46 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.
What other schools are in Gilbert Unified District (4239)?
Besides Neely Traditional Academy, Gilbert Unified District (4239) also operates Highland High School (2,992 students), Gilbert High School (2,418 students), and Desert Ridge High (2,103 students). See the Gilbert Unified District (4239) district page for the complete list.