Enrollment
65
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 040630003754
Phoenix #1 Iacademy — Phoenix, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Phoenix #1 Iacademy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Phoenix Elementary District (4256) · Arizona
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
65:1
vs 17.7:1 Arizona avg
+267% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Phoenix #1 Iacademy compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Phoenix #1 Iacademy reports 65 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 65:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 267% above the Arizona state mean of 17.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 309% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Phoenix Elementary District (4256) spends $16,830 per pupil district-wide, above the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 50.1% from local sources (property taxes), 20.5% from the state, and 29.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Phoenix #1 Iacademy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 65:1 | ▲ 267% | 17.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 65 | top 13% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
65:1
students per teacher
— 267% above state mean
Top 100% in Arizona — lower ratio than 0% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$16,830
per pupil, district-wide
— above Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 65 Top 13% in Arizona — larger than 87% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 65:1 +267% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040630003754
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Phoenix Elementary District (4256), which includes Phoenix #1 Iacademy.
$16,830
Per student
+12%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 50.1%
State 20.5%
Federal 29.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
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Frequently asked questions about Phoenix #1 Iacademy
How many students attend Phoenix #1 Iacademy?
Phoenix #1 Iacademy has 65 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in PHOENIX, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix #1 Iacademy?
The student-teacher ratio at Phoenix #1 Iacademy is 65:1, which is 267% higher than the Arizona average of 17.7:1 and 309% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phoenix #1 Iacademy?
Phoenix #1 Iacademy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.