Enrollment
136
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glendale, AZ
Pinnacle Pointe Academy
Federal NCES profile for Pinnacle Pointe Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040032702372Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinnacle Pointe Academy earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #10 of 17
- elementary schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 136
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Pinnacle Pointe Academy ranks #10 of 17 elementary schools in Glendale, AZ.
School address
District: Pointe Schools (79455) · Arizona
NCES ID 040032702372 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Pinnacle Pointe Academy
Pinnacle Pointe Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Glendale, Arizona, enrolling 136 students.
Enrollment of 136 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Pointe Schools (79455) spends $9,863 per pupil, 25% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Glendale's elementary schools, it stands alongside Legacy Traditional School ? Glendale (1,280 students): Pinnacle Pointe Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Pointe Schools (79455) also operates North Pointe Preparatory (432 students) and Canyon Pointe Academy (77 students) alongside Pinnacle Pointe Academy.
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 Pinnacle Pointe Academy compares
Pinnacle Pointe Academy on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 136 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
136
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Engagement
29.4%
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
$9,863
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pointe Schools (79455), which includes Pinnacle Pointe Academy.
$9,863
Per student
-25%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 4.0%
State 85.2%
Federal 10.8%
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 Pinnacle Pointe Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Pointe Preparatory | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Canyon Pointe Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Pinnacle Pointe Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Similar elementary schools in Glendale
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pinnacle Pointe Academy
How many students attend Pinnacle Pointe Academy?
Pinnacle Pointe Academy has 136 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glendale, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinnacle Pointe Academy?
Pinnacle Pointe Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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 Pinnacle Pointe Academy rank among elementary schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinnacle Pointe Academy ranks #10 of 17 elementary schools in Glendale, 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 Glendale on the city page.
Is Pinnacle Pointe Academy a good school?
Pinnacle Pointe Academy earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Pointe Schools (79455)?
Besides Pinnacle Pointe Academy, Pointe Schools (79455) also operates North Pointe Preparatory (432 students) and Canyon Pointe Academy (77 students). See the Pointe Schools (79455) district page for the complete list.
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