Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy
Federal NCES profile for South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
The verdict
South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #93 of 116
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 295
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy ranks #93 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040085303297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy shrank from 323 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (-11.8%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 040085303297 · Phoenix, AZ Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
295 enr · 70.0% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Charter Elementary (295 students)
South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy shrank from 323 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (-11.8%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy compares
South Phoenix Prep and Arts 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 45% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.4% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for South Phoenix Academy Inc. (91108) reports $9,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Similar elementary schools in Phoenix
6 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 South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy
How many students attend South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy?
South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy has 295 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 323 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), down 38.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy?
70.0% of students at South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy?
The largest demographic group at South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 41.4% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy?
South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy 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 South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy ranks #93 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.
What other schools are in South Phoenix Academy Inc. (91108)?
None; South Phoenix Academy Inc. (91108) is a single-school charter district, and South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy is its only campus.