- Enrollment
- 3,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chandler, AZ
Shumway Leadership Academy
Federal NCES profile for Shumway Leadership Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040187001359
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shumway Leadership Academy earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 87% of Arizona schools.
- #17 of 44
- schools in Chandler · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Shumway Leadership Academy has class sizes smaller than 87% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shumway Leadership Academy ranks #17 of 44 schools in Chandler, AZ.
School address
District: Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Arizona
NCES ID 040187001359 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Shumway Leadership Academy held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.4 → 41.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 040187001359 · Chandler, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 11.6:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton High School (3,444 students)
Shumway Leadership Academy held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.4 → 41.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Shumway Leadership Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High School
3,444 students
- Chandler High
Chandler High School
3,179 students
- Basha High Sch
Basha High School
2,826 students
- Dr. Camille Ca
Dr. Camille Casteel High School
2,816 students
- Perry High Sch
Perry High School
2,373 students
- This school 474
Shumway Leadership Academy
474 students
What this shows Shumway Leadership Academy reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shumway Leadership Academy compares
Shumway Leadership Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 32% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 4% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 13% in Arizona - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.6%
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
$11,085
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
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.1%
White 23.4%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 5.9%
African American 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Shumway Leadership Academy is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) reports $11,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shumway Leadership Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chandler High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Basha High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Camille Casteel High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shumway Leadership Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,179
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,826
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,373
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Chandler
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 (~474 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shumway Leadership Academy
How many students attend Shumway Leadership Academy?
Shumway Leadership Academy has 474 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chandler, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 476 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shumway Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Shumway Leadership Academy is 11.6:1, which is 32% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 26% 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 Shumway Leadership Academy?
50.0% of students at Shumway Leadership Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shumway Leadership Academy?
The largest demographic group at Shumway Leadership Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 52.1% of enrollment, in Chandler, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shumway Leadership Academy?
Shumway Leadership Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Shumway Leadership Academy rank among schools in Chandler?
By Resource Investment Index, Shumway Leadership Academy ranks #17 of 44 schools in Chandler, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chandler on the city page.
What other schools are in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)?
Besides Shumway Leadership Academy, Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) also operates Hamilton High School (3,444 students), Chandler High School (3,179 students), and Basha High School (2,826 students). See the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) district page for the complete list.