Enrollment
914
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040077502916 Charter school
San Tan Charter School — Gilbert, AZ
Federal NCES profile for San Tan Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
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: San Tan Montessori School Inc. (89798) · Arizona
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.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
San Tan Charter School reports 914 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 914 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding San Tan Montessori School Inc. (89798) spends $10,619 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 13.0% from local sources (property taxes), 75.2% from the state, and 11.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 2 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 San Tan Charter School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 914 | top 89% | — | — |
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.
Funding equity
$10,619
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 914 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 914 Top 89% in Arizona — larger than 11% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040077502916
Student demographics
White 59.3%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 4.7%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 914:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Tan Montessori School Inc. (89798), which includes San Tan Charter School.
$10,619
Per student
-30%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 13.0%
State 75.2%
Federal 11.8%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about San Tan Charter School
How many students attend San Tan Charter School?
San Tan Charter School has 914 students enrolled. It is a other school in GILBERT, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Tan Charter School?
The largest demographic group at San Tan Charter School is White at 59.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in GILBERT, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Tan Charter School?
San Tan Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.