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Elementary school (grades K-5) · Casa Grande, AZ
The Grande Innovation
Federal NCES profile for The Grande Innovation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040095303527Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Grande Innovation earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Casa Grande · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 833
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, The Grande Innovation ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Casa Grande, AZ.
School address
District: The Grande Innovation Academy (92978) · Arizona
NCES ID 040095303527 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
The Grande Innovation held near 828 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 040095303527 · Casa Grande, AZ Elementary · MID · CHARTER
833 enr · 38.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Path to Potential (1 students)
The Grande Innovation held near 828 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How The Grande Innovation compares
The Grande Innovation held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 21% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 833 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
833
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
35.4%
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
$8,521
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 833 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.7%
White 22.1%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, The Grande Innovation is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for The Grande Innovation Academy (92978) reports $8,521 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Grande Innovation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Path to Potential | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to The Grande Innovation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Casa Grande
1 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 The Grande Innovation
How many students attend The Grande Innovation?
The Grande Innovation has 833 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Casa Grande, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 827 (2022-23) → 828 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Grande Innovation?
38.0% of students at The Grande Innovation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Grande Innovation?
The largest demographic group at The Grande Innovation is Hispanic or Latino at 69.7% of enrollment, in Casa Grande, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Grande Innovation?
The Grande Innovation has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Grande Innovation rank among elementary schools in Casa Grande?
By Resource Investment Index, The Grande Innovation ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Casa Grande, 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 Casa Grande on the city page.
What other schools are in The Grande Innovation Academy (92978)?
Besides The Grande Innovation, The Grande Innovation Academy (92978) also operates Path to Potential (1 students). See the The Grande Innovation Academy (92978) district page for the complete list.