Enrollment
431
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040007000831 Charter school
Tempe Preparatory Academy — Tempe, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Tempe Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 50
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Tempe Preparatory Academy (4361) · Arizona
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Tempe Preparatory Academy reports 431 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 431 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Tempe Preparatory Academy (4361) spends $10,879 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 13.6% from local sources (property taxes), 77.6% from the state, and 8.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Tempe Preparatory Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 431 | top 53% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Engagement
20.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,879
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 431 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 431 Top 53% in Arizona — larger than 47% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040007000831
Student demographics
White 51.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.3%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 6.5%
African American 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 51.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 431:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.2%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tempe Preparatory Academy (4361), which includes Tempe Preparatory Academy.
$10,879
Per student
-28%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 13.6%
State 77.6%
Federal 8.9%
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 other schools in Tempe
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kyrene Del Norte School
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Flora Thew Elementary School
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501 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Arredondo Elementary School
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470 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Wood School
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470 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Holdeman Elementary School
Standard public school
418 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
C I Waggoner School
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417 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Tempe Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Tempe Preparatory Academy?
Tempe Preparatory Academy has 431 students enrolled. It is a other school in TEMPE, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tempe Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Tempe Preparatory Academy is White at 51.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in TEMPE, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tempe Preparatory Academy?
Tempe Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.