Enrollment
2
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mesa, AZ
Self Development Online Academy
Federal NCES profile for Self Development Online Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040023203738Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Self Development Online Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Arizona.
- #7 of 26
- elementary schools in Mesa · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 2
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Self Development Online Academy ranks #7 of 26 elementary schools in Mesa, AZ.
School address
District: Self Development Charter School (79072) · Arizona
NCES ID 040023203738 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Self Development Online Academy
Self Development Online Academy is a small charter elementary school in Mesa, Arizona, enrolling 2 students.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Arizona schools, with 2 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (100% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 0/100).
The surrounding Self Development Charter School (79072) spends $7,931 per pupil, 40% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Mesa's elementary schools, it stands alongside Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa (1,066 students): Self Development Online Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Its district, Self Development Charter School (79072), also runs Self Development Charter School (301 students).
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 Self Development Online Academy compares
Self Development Online Academy on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 2 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2
Bigger than 0% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Funding equity
$7,931
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
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Self Development Online Academy is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Self Development Charter School (79072), which includes Self Development Online Academy.
$7,931
Per student
-40%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.2%
State 96.8%
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.
How Self Development Online Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self Development Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Self Development Online Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Mesa
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 Self Development Online Academy
How many students attend Self Development Online Academy?
Self Development Online Academy has 2 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mesa, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Self Development Online Academy?
The largest demographic group at Self Development Online Academy is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Mesa, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Self Development Online Academy?
Self Development Online Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Online Academy rank among elementary schools in Mesa?
By Resource Investment Index, Self Development Online Academy ranks #7 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.
Is Self Development Online Academy a good school?
Self Development Online Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Arizona. 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 Self Development Charter School (79072)?
Besides Self Development Online Academy, Self Development Charter School (79072) also operates Self Development Charter School (301 students). See the Self Development Charter School (79072) district page for the complete list.
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