- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tempe, AZ
Scales Technology Academy
Federal NCES profile for Scales Technology Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040831000785
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scales Technology Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Arizona schools.
- #7 of 19
- schools in Tempe · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 67.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Scales Technology Academy has class sizes smaller than 80% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scales Technology Academy ranks #7 of 19 schools in Tempe, AZ.
School address
District: Tempe School District (4258) · Arizona
NCES ID 040831000785 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Scales Technology Academy shrank from 416 students in 2022-23 to 371 in 2023-24 (-10.8%).
Teacher FTE held 29.2 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 040831000785 · Tempe, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 12.9:1 · 67.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Connolly Middle School (923 students)
Scales Technology Academy shrank from 416 students in 2022-23 to 371 in 2023-24 (-10.8%). Teacher FTE held 29.2 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Scales Technology Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Connolly Middl
Connolly Middle School
923 students
- Nevitt Element
Nevitt Elementary School
712 students
- Geneva Epps Mo
Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School
694 students
- Fees College P
Fees College Preparatory Middle School
645 students
- Broadmor Eleme
Broadmor Elementary School
575 students
- This school
Scales Technology Academy
375 students
What this shows Scales Technology Academy reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scales Technology Academy compares
Scales Technology Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 24% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.8% | ▲ 40% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 20% in Arizona - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
66.4%
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
$12,504
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.0%
African American 25.9%
White 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.4%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Scales Technology Academy is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tempe School District (4258) reports $12,504 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scales Technology Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connolly Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nevitt Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fees College Preparatory Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broadmor Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scales Technology Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Tempe
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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.
Similar enrollment (~375 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scales Technology Academy
How many students attend Scales Technology Academy?
Scales Technology Academy has 375 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tempe, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scales Technology Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Scales Technology Academy is 12.9:1, which is 24% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scales Technology Academy?
67.8% of students at Scales Technology Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scales Technology Academy?
The largest demographic group at Scales Technology Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment, in Tempe, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scales Technology Academy?
Scales Technology Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Scales Technology Academy rank among schools in Tempe?
By Resource Investment Index, Scales Technology Academy ranks #7 of 19 schools in Tempe, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tempe on the city page.
What other schools are in Tempe School District (4258)?
Besides Scales Technology Academy, Tempe School District (4258) also operates Connolly Middle School (923 students), Nevitt Elementary School (712 students), and Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School (694 students). See the Tempe School District (4258) district page for the complete list.