- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Parker, AZ
Parker Alternative School
Federal NCES profile for Parker Alternative School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040598002364
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parker Alternative School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Parker · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 37
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Parker Alternative School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Parker, AZ.
School address
District: Parker Unified School District (4510) · Arizona
NCES ID 040598002364 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Parker Alternative School held near 39 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 040598002364 · Parker, AZ High · SMALL · TRAD
37 enr · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Parker High School (478 students)
Parker Alternative School held near 39 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Parker Alternative School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parker High Sc
Parker High School
478 students
- Blake Primary
Blake Primary School
379 students
- Wallace Elemen
Wallace Elementary School
323 students
- Wallace Jr Hig
Wallace Jr High School
299 students
- Le Pera Elemen 191
Le Pera Elementary School
191 students
- This school 37
Parker Alternative School
37 students
What this shows Parker Alternative School reports 37 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parker Alternative School compares
Parker Alternative School 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 37 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
37
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Funding equity
$13,358
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
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 59.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
White 10.8%
Two or More 2.7%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Parker Alternative School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Parker Unified School District (4510) reports $13,358 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parker Alternative School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Blake Primary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Wallace Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Wallace Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Le Pera Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Parker Alternative School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide high 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 Parker Alternative School
How many students attend Parker Alternative School?
Parker Alternative School has 37 students enrolled. It is a high school in Parker, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 39 (2022-23) → 39 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parker Alternative School?
The largest demographic group at Parker Alternative School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 59.5% of enrollment, in Parker, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parker Alternative School?
Parker Alternative School 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 Parker Alternative School rank among public schools in Parker?
By Resource Investment Index, Parker Alternative School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Parker, 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 Parker on the city page.
What other schools are in Parker Unified School District (4510)?
Besides Parker Alternative School, Parker Unified School District (4510) also operates Parker High School (478 students), Blake Primary School (379 students), and Wallace Elementary School (323 students). See the Parker Unified School District (4510) district page for the complete list.