Enrollment
65
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix #1 Iacademy
Federal NCES profile for Phoenix #1 Iacademy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040630003754
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phoenix #1 Iacademy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Arizona schools.
- #20 of 116
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 65:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 65
- students enrolled
Phoenix #1 Iacademy has class sizes larger than 99% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix #1 Iacademy ranks #20 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Phoenix Elementary District (4256) · Arizona
NCES ID 040630003754 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
65:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+282% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Phoenix #1 Iacademy compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Phoenix #1 Iacademy
Phoenix #1 Iacademy is a small elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 65 students.
Class loads run heavy: 65:1 is larger than about 99% of Arizona schools and 282% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 65 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Its district draws 29.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Phoenix's elementary schools, it stands alongside Academy of Math and Science Avondale (1,175 students): Phoenix #1 Iacademy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Phoenix Elementary District (4256) also operates Kenilworth Elementary School (488 students) and Augustus H. Shaw Montessori (476 students) alongside Phoenix #1 Iacademy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Phoenix #1 Iacademy compares
Phoenix #1 Iacademy on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 65:1 | ▲ 282% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 65 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
65:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
65
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
65:1
students per teacher
- 282% above state mean
Top 99% in Arizona - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,390
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,145
Somewhat 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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Phoenix Elementary District (4256), which includes Phoenix #1 Iacademy.
$15,390
Per student
+17%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Phoenix #1 Iacademy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenilworth Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Augustus H. Shaw Montessori | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whittier Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silvestre S Herrera School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maie Bartlett Heard School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Phoenix #1 Iacademy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Phoenix
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Academy of Math and Science Avondale
Standard public school
1,175 students
Kyrene Altadena Middle School
Standard public school
857 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Catalina Ventura School
Standard public school
842 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Inspiration Mountain School
Standard public school
789 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Alhambra Traditional School
Standard public school
733 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
Standard public school
567 students
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~65 students)
Next steps
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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 an 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 282% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 314% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phoenix #1 Iacademy?
Phoenix #1 Iacademy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. 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 Phoenix #1 Iacademy rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix #1 Iacademy ranks #20 of 116 elementary 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 elementary schools in Phoenix on the city page.
Is Phoenix #1 Iacademy a good school?
Phoenix #1 Iacademy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Arizona schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Phoenix Elementary District (4256)?
Besides Phoenix #1 Iacademy, Phoenix Elementary District (4256) also operates Kenilworth Elementary School (488 students), Augustus H. Shaw Montessori (476 students), and Whittier Elementary School (453 students). See the Phoenix Elementary District (4256) district page for the complete list.
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