Elementary school (grades K-5) · Litchfield Park, AZ
Pensar Academy
Federal NCES profile for Pensar Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
The verdict
Pensar Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Litchfield Park · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 90.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 203
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Pensar Academy ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Litchfield Park, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040094503518 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Pensar Academy held near 210 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 040094503518 · Litchfield Park, AZ Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
203 enr · 90.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Lammersville Elementary (203 students)
Pensar Academy held near 210 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Pensar Academy compares
Pensar 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 | 90.7% | ▲ 88% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 203 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.4% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Pensar Academy is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Pensar Academy (92972) reports $11,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Similar elementary schools in Litchfield Park
4 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 Pensar Academy
How many students attend Pensar Academy?
Pensar Academy has 203 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Litchfield Park, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 205 (2022-23) → 210 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pensar Academy?
90.7% of students at Pensar Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pensar Academy?
The largest demographic group at Pensar Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 74.4% of enrollment, in Litchfield Park, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pensar Academy?
Pensar Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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 Pensar Academy rank among elementary schools in Litchfield Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Pensar Academy ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Litchfield Park, 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 Litchfield Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Pensar Academy (92972)?
None; Pensar Academy (92972) is a single-school charter district, and Pensar Academy is its only campus.