Enrollment
637
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flagstaff, AZ
Northland Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Northland Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040009701178Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northland Preparatory Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Flagstaff · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 637
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Northland Preparatory Academy ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Flagstaff, AZ.
School address
District: Northland Preparatory Academy (4204) · Arizona
NCES ID 040009701178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
5.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-90% vs state
What stands out at Northland Preparatory Academy
Northland Preparatory Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Flagstaff, Arizona, enrolling 637 students.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.0% free-meal eligibility runs 90% below the Arizona average.
Enrollment of 637 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 164 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #74.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 212 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Northland Preparatory Academy (4204) spends $9,413 per pupil, 28% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Northland Preparatory Academy (4204) is a single-school charter district, so Northland Preparatory Academy 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 Northland Preparatory Academy compares
Northland Preparatory Academy on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.0% | ▼ 90% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 637 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
637
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% 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.
Engagement
33.6%
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
$9,413
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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 69.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Northland Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northland Preparatory Academy (4204), which includes Northland Preparatory Academy.
$9,413
Per student
-28%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 6.5%
State 89.6%
Federal 3.9%
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 other 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 Northland Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Northland Preparatory Academy?
Northland Preparatory Academy has 637 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flagstaff, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northland Preparatory Academy?
5.0% of students at Northland Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northland Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Northland Preparatory Academy is White at 69.1% of enrollment, in Flagstaff, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northland Preparatory Academy?
Northland Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northland Preparatory Academy rank among public schools in Flagstaff?
By Resource Investment Index, Northland Preparatory Academy ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Flagstaff, 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 Flagstaff on the city page.
Is Northland Preparatory Academy a good school?
Northland Preparatory Academy earns 35/100 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 Northland Preparatory Academy (4204)?
None; Northland Preparatory Academy (4204) is a single-school charter district, and Northland Preparatory Academy is its only campus.
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