- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy grew from 196 students in 2022-23 to 238 in 2023-24 (+21.4%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 040086303716 · Phoenix, AZ Other · SMALL · CHARTER
266 enr · 67.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix (579 students)
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy grew from 196 students in 2022-23 to 238 in 2023-24 (+21.4%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Paideia Liberal Arts Academy compares
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$9,721
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: 0.8 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.
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
District finance for The Paideia Academies Inc (91250) reports $9,721 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Similar other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pan-American Charter School
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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
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873 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fireside Elementary School
Standard public school
693 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
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.
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. CCD year-over-year: 196 (2022-23) → 238 (2023-24), up 42.
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: gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.