Enrollment
266
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy
Federal NCES profile for Paideia Liberal Arts Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040086303716Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #85 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 67.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 266
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Paideia Liberal Arts Academy ranks #85 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: The Paideia Academies Inc (91250) · Arizona
NCES ID 040086303716 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
67.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+41% vs state
What stands out at Paideia Liberal Arts Academy
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 266 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 266 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 172 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #106.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 49/100).
The surrounding The Paideia Academies Inc (91250) spends $9,007 per pupil, 31% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 27.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Phoenix's public schools, it stands alongside Pan-American Charter School (1,221 students): Paideia Liberal Arts Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Its district, The Paideia Academies Inc (91250), also runs The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix (579 students).
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 Paideia Liberal Arts Academy compares
Paideia Liberal Arts 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 | 67.9% | ▲ 41% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$9,007
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
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 68.8%
African American 15.4%
White 10.9%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Paideia Liberal Arts Academy is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for The Paideia Academies Inc (91250), which includes Paideia Liberal Arts Academy.
$9,007
Per student
-31%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.2%
State 71.4%
Federal 27.3%
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.
How Paideia Liberal Arts Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Paideia Liberal Arts Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pan-American Charter School
Standard public school
1,221 students
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Standard public school
1,031 students
Westwind Elementary School
Standard public school
932 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Stetson Hills School
Standard public school
887 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Union Park School
Standard public school
873 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fireside Elementary School
Standard public school
693 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Paideia Liberal Arts Academy
How many students attend Paideia Liberal Arts Academy?
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy has 266 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paideia Liberal Arts Academy?
67.9% of students at Paideia Liberal Arts Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paideia Liberal Arts Academy?
The largest demographic group at Paideia Liberal Arts Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 68.8% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paideia Liberal Arts Academy?
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Paideia Liberal Arts Academy rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Paideia Liberal Arts Academy ranks #85 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Phoenix on the city page.
Is Paideia Liberal Arts Academy a good school?
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy earns 30/100 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 The Paideia Academies Inc (91250)?
Besides Paideia Liberal Arts Academy, The Paideia Academies Inc (91250) also operates The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix (579 students). See the The Paideia Academies Inc (91250) district page for the complete list.
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