Enrollment
337
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Scholars Academy Sunnyslope
Federal NCES profile for Scholars Academy Sunnyslope, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040100203719Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scholars Academy Sunnyslope earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #12 of 116
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 70.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 337
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Scholars Academy Sunnyslope ranks #12 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Scholars Academy Sunnyslope (1000377) · Arizona
NCES ID 040100203719 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
70.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+47% vs state
What stands out at Scholars Academy Sunnyslope
Scholars Academy Sunnyslope is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 337 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 337 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 244 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #35.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (18%) (diversity index 63/100).
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Phoenix's elementary schools, it stands alongside Academy of Math and Science Avondale (1,175 students): Scholars Academy Sunnyslope is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Scholars Academy Sunnyslope (1000377) is a single-school charter district, so Scholars Academy Sunnyslope 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 Scholars Academy Sunnyslope compares
Scholars Academy Sunnyslope on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.9% | ▲ 47% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,711
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,145
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 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 55.8%
White 17.8%
African American 16.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.3%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Scholars Academy Sunnyslope is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scholars Academy Sunnyslope (1000377), which includes Scholars Academy Sunnyslope.
$14,711
Per student
+12%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.9%
State 85.1%
Federal 14.0%
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 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.
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Frequently asked questions about Scholars Academy Sunnyslope
How many students attend Scholars Academy Sunnyslope?
Scholars Academy Sunnyslope has 337 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scholars Academy Sunnyslope?
70.9% of students at Scholars Academy Sunnyslope are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scholars Academy Sunnyslope?
The largest demographic group at Scholars Academy Sunnyslope is Hispanic or Latino at 55.8% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scholars Academy Sunnyslope?
Scholars Academy Sunnyslope has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Scholars Academy Sunnyslope rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Scholars Academy Sunnyslope ranks #12 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 Scholars Academy Sunnyslope a good school?
Scholars Academy Sunnyslope earns 44/100 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 Scholars Academy Sunnyslope (1000377)?
None; Scholars Academy Sunnyslope (1000377) is a single-school charter district, and Scholars Academy Sunnyslope is its only campus.
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