- Enrollment
- 2
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mesa, AZ
Self Development Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Self Development Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040023202022Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Self Development Charter School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #21 of 26
- elementary schools in Mesa · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 301
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Self Development Charter School ranks #21 of 26 elementary schools in Mesa, AZ.
School address
District: Self Development Charter School (79072) · Arizona
NCES ID 040023202022 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Self Development Charter School shrank from 402 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 040023202022 · Mesa, AZ Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
301 enr · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Self Development Online Academy (2 students)
Self Development Charter School shrank from 402 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Self Development Charter School compares
Self Development Charter School 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 301 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Engagement
51.5%
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
$9,774
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.2%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
Asian 13.6%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: White at 38.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, Self Development Charter School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Self Development Charter School (79072) reports $9,774 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Self Development Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self Development Online Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Self Development Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Mesa
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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.
Frequently asked questions about Self Development Charter School
How many students attend Self Development Charter School?
Self Development Charter School has 301 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mesa, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Self Development Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Self Development Charter School is White at 38.2% of enrollment, in Mesa, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Self Development Charter School?
Self Development Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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 Self Development Charter School rank among elementary schools in Mesa?
By Resource Investment Index, Self Development Charter School ranks #21 of 26 elementary schools in Mesa, 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 Mesa on the city page.
What other schools are in Self Development Charter School (79072)?
Besides Self Development Charter School, Self Development Charter School (79072) also operates Self Development Online Academy (2 students). See the Self Development Charter School (79072) district page for the complete list.