Enrollment
1,583
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 370010502522 Charter school
Phoenix Academy - Primary Elem Upper — High Point, NC
Federal NCES profile for Phoenix Academy - Primary Elem Upper, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
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 Academy Inc · North Carolina
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)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Phoenix Academy - Primary Elem Upper compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Phoenix Academy - Primary Elem Upper reports 1,583 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 64.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 20% above the North Carolina state mean of 16.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 24% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 264 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Phoenix Academy Inc spends $9,266 per pupil district-wide, below the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 22.8% from local sources (property taxes), 72.3% from the state, and 5.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Academy - Primary Elem Upper compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,583 | top 97% | — | — |
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
19.7:1
students per teacher
— 20% above state mean
Top 91% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,266
per pupil, district-wide
— below North Carolina avg of $13,042
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 264 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,583 Top 97% in North Carolina — larger than 3% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 64.0
Students per teacher 19.7:1 +20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 370010502522
Student demographics
African American 32.4%
White 31.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Asian 9.5%
Two or More 9.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 32.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 6.0
Students per counselor 264:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 41
Out-of-school suspensions 25
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Phoenix Academy Inc, which includes Phoenix Academy - Primary Elem Upper.
$9,266
Per student
-29%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-52%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 22.8%
State 72.3%
Federal 5.0%
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.
Similar other schools in High Point
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Florence Elementary
Standard public school
628 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Penn-Griffin Schools
Standard public school
539 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Northwood Elementary
Standard public school
502 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Montlieu Academy of Technology
Standard public school
499 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Union Hill Elementary
Standard public school
495 students 15:1 students per teacher
Oak View Elementary
Standard public school
491 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Phoenix Academy - Primary Elem Upper
How many students attend Phoenix Academy - Primary Elem Upper?
Phoenix Academy - Primary Elem Upper has 1,583 students enrolled. It is a other school in High Point, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Academy - Primary Elem Upper?
The student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Academy - Primary Elem Upper is 19.7:1, which is 20% higher than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phoenix Academy - Primary Elem Upper?
The largest demographic group at Phoenix Academy - Primary Elem Upper is African American at 32.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in High Point, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phoenix Academy - Primary Elem Upper?
Phoenix Academy - Primary Elem Upper has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.