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.
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
NCES ID 040084603245 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
South Valley Prep and Arts School grew from 212 students in 2022-23 to 228 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 040084603245 · Phoenix, AZ Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
259 enr · 68.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Mansfield Middle School (259 students)
South Valley Prep and Arts School grew from 212 students in 2022-23 to 228 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How South Valley Prep and Arts School compares
South Valley Prep and Arts School is a growing 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 | 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
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: African American at 44.8% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, South Valley Prep and Arts School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for South Valley Academy Inc. (90540) reports $11,542 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 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. CCD year-over-year: 212 (2022-23) → 228 (2023-24), up 16.
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: gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.