- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mesa, AZ
Pathfinder Academy
Federal NCES profile for Pathfinder Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040063801796Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pathfinder Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #7 of 26
- elementary schools in Mesa · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 554
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Pathfinder Academy ranks #7 of 26 elementary schools in Mesa, AZ.
School address
District: Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy (81045) · Arizona
NCES ID 040063801796 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Pathfinder Academy held near 606 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 040063801796 · Mesa, AZ Elementary · MID · CHARTER
554 enr · 10.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark (294 students)
Pathfinder Academy held near 606 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Pathfinder Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pathfinder Academy
554 students
- Sequoia Pathfi
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark
294 students
- Sequoia Lehi C 114
Sequoia Lehi Charter School
114 students
What this shows Pathfinder Academy reports 554 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pathfinder Academy compares
Pathfinder 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.0% | ▼ 79% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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.
Funding equity
$7,394
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 + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, Pathfinder Academy is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy (81045) reports $7,394 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pathfinder Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Sequoia Lehi Charter School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Pathfinder Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Mesa
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 Pathfinder Academy
How many students attend Pathfinder Academy?
Pathfinder Academy has 554 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mesa, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 600 (2022-23) → 606 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pathfinder Academy?
10.0% of students at Pathfinder Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pathfinder Academy?
The largest demographic group at Pathfinder Academy is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Mesa, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pathfinder Academy?
Pathfinder 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 Pathfinder Academy rank among elementary schools in Mesa?
By Resource Investment Index, Pathfinder Academy ranks #7 of 26 elementary schools in Mesa, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Mesa on the city page.
What other schools are in Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy (81045)?
Besides Pathfinder Academy, Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy (81045) also operates Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark (294 students) and Sequoia Lehi Charter School (114 students). See the Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy (81045) district page for the complete list.