Enrollment
331
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy
Federal NCES profile for Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040089502450Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #93 of 116
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 64.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 331
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy ranks #93 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Espiritu Community Development Corp. (92250) · Arizona
NCES ID 040089502450 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
64.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+34% vs state
What stands out at Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy
Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 331 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 331 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 240 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #229, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Espiritu Community Development Corp. (92250) spends $9,305 per pupil, 29% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 32.3% 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): Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Espiritu Community Development Corp. (92250) is a single-school charter district, so Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy compares
Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▲ 34% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
45.0%
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
$9,305
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.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.0%
African American 3.0%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
White 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Espiritu Community Development Corp. (92250), which includes Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy.
$9,305
Per student
-29%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.7%
State 67.0%
Federal 32.3%
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 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy
How many students attend Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy?
Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy has 331 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy?
64.8% of students at Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy?
The largest demographic group at Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 94.0% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy?
Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy ranks #93 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 Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy a good school?
Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Espiritu Community Development Corp. (92250)?
None; Espiritu Community Development Corp. (92250) is a single-school charter district, and Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy is its only campus.
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