- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
The Creighton Academy
Federal NCES profile for The Creighton Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040243000174
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Creighton Academy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #10 of 13
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 74.9%
- free-lunch eligible
The Creighton Academy has class sizes larger than 89% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Creighton Academy ranks #10 of 13 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Creighton Elementary District (4263) · Arizona
NCES ID 040243000174 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+113 students YoY
The Creighton Academy grew from 334 students in 2022-23 to 447 in 2023-24 (+33.8%).
Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+113 students YoY 040243000174 · Phoenix, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
411 enr · 22.8:1 · 74.9% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Papago School (757 students)
The Creighton Academy grew from 334 students in 2022-23 to 447 in 2023-24 (+33.8%). Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
The Creighton Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Papago School
Papago School
757 students
- Monte Vista El
Monte Vista Elementary School
703 students
- Loma Linda Ele
Loma Linda Elementary School
605 students
- Gateway School
Gateway School
577 students
- William T Mach
William T Machan Elementary School
540 students
- This school
The Creighton Academy
411 students
What this shows The Creighton Academy reports 411 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Creighton Academy compares
The Creighton Academy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.9% | ▲ 55% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
411
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 89% in Arizona - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$13,023
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.8%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 3.2%
White 2.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, The Creighton Academy is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Creighton Elementary District (4263) reports $13,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Creighton Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papago School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loma Linda Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gateway School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William T Machan Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Creighton Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pan-American Charter School
Standard public school
1,221 students
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Standard public school
1,031 students
Westwind Elementary School
Standard public school
932 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Stetson Hills School
Standard public school
887 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Union Park School
Standard public school
873 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fireside Elementary School
Standard public school
693 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~411 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Creighton Academy
How many students attend The Creighton Academy?
The Creighton Academy has 411 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), up 113.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Creighton Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Creighton Academy is 22.8:1, which is 34% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Creighton Academy?
74.9% of students at The Creighton Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Creighton Academy?
The largest demographic group at The Creighton Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 89.8% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Creighton Academy?
The Creighton Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 The Creighton Academy rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, The Creighton Academy ranks #10 of 13 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 schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Creighton Elementary District (4263)?
Besides The Creighton Academy, Creighton Elementary District (4263) also operates Papago School (757 students), Monte Vista Elementary School (703 students), and Loma Linda Elementary School (605 students). See the Creighton Elementary District (4263) district page for the complete list.