Enrollment
259
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
South Valley Prep and Arts School
Federal NCES profile for South Valley Prep and Arts School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040084603245Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Valley Prep and Arts School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #18 of 116
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 68.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 259
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, South Valley Prep and Arts School ranks #18 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: South Valley Academy Inc. (90540) · Arizona
NCES ID 040084603245 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
68.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+43% vs state
What stands out at South Valley Prep and Arts School
South Valley Prep and Arts School is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 259 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 259 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 167 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #65.
Its student body is led by African American (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (42%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 259 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding South Valley Academy Inc. (90540) spends $9,011 per pupil, 31% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Phoenix's elementary schools, it stands alongside Academy of Math and Science Avondale (1,175 students): South Valley Prep and Arts School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
South Valley Academy Inc. (90540) is a single-school charter district, so South Valley Prep and Arts School 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 South Valley Prep and Arts School compares
South Valley Prep and Arts School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.9% | ▲ 43% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$9,011
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 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
African American 44.8%
Hispanic or Latino 41.7%
Two or More 4.6%
White 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, South Valley Prep and Arts School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Valley Academy Inc. (90540), which includes South Valley Prep and Arts School.
$9,011
Per student
-31%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.1%
State 79.8%
Federal 19.1%
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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Valley Prep and Arts School
How many students attend South Valley Prep and Arts School?
South Valley Prep and Arts School has 259 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Valley Prep and Arts School?
68.9% of students at South Valley Prep and Arts School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Valley Prep and Arts School?
The largest demographic group at South Valley Prep and Arts School is African American at 44.8% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Valley Prep and Arts School?
South Valley Prep and Arts School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. 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 Valley Prep and Arts School rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, South Valley Prep and Arts School ranks #18 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 South Valley Prep and Arts School a good school?
South Valley Prep and Arts School earns 39/100 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 South Valley Academy Inc. (90540)?
None; South Valley Academy Inc. (90540) is a single-school charter district, and South Valley Prep and Arts School is its only campus.
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