- Enrollment
- 2,600
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lancaster, PA
Phoenix Academy
Federal NCES profile for Phoenix Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421314003410
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phoenix Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #15 of 15
- schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 92.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 305
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix Academy ranks #15 of 15 schools in Lancaster, PA.
School address
District: Lancaster Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421314003410 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Phoenix Academy shrank from 306 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 421314003410 · Lancaster, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 92.8% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Mccaskey Campus (2,600 students)
Phoenix Academy shrank from 306 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Phoenix Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mccaskey Campu
Mccaskey Campus
2,600 students
- Martin School 623
Martin School
623 students
- Jackson Ms 524
Jackson Ms
524 students
- Reynolds Ms 511
Reynolds Ms
511 students
- Washington El 467
Washington El Sch
467 students
- This school 305
Phoenix Academy
305 students
What this shows Phoenix Academy reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Phoenix Academy compares
Phoenix Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.8% | ▲ 60% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
98.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,507
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.9%
African American 18.4%
Two or More 8.2%
White 4.6%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Phoenix Academy is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Lancaster Sd reports $22,507 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Phoenix Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccaskey Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Martin School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Jackson Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Reynolds Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Washington El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Phoenix Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Lancaster
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Martin School
Standard public school
623 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Washington El Sch
Standard public school
467 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Carter and Macrae El Sch
Standard public school
444 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Lafayette El Sch
Standard public school
437 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
King El Sch
Standard public school
413 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Wickersham El Sch
Standard public school
402 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 Phoenix Academy
How many students attend Phoenix Academy?
Phoenix Academy has 305 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lancaster, PA. CCD year-over-year: 306 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), down 16.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Phoenix Academy?
92.8% of students at Phoenix Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phoenix Academy?
The largest demographic group at Phoenix Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 67.9% of enrollment, in Lancaster, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phoenix Academy?
Phoenix Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Phoenix Academy rank among schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix Academy ranks #15 of 15 schools in Lancaster, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in Lancaster Sd?
Besides Phoenix Academy, Lancaster Sd also operates Mccaskey Campus (2,600 students), Martin School (623 students), and Jackson Ms (524 students). See the Lancaster Sd district page for the complete list.