Enrollment
544
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Buckeye, AZ
The Odyssey Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for The Odyssey Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040080003211Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Odyssey Preparatory Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Buckeye · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 544
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, The Odyssey Preparatory Academy ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Buckeye, AZ.
School address
District: The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Inc. (90287) · Arizona
NCES ID 040080003211 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at The Odyssey Preparatory Academy
The Odyssey Preparatory Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Buckeye, Arizona, enrolling 544 students.
Enrollment of 544 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and White (18%) (diversity index 49/100).
The surrounding The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Inc. (90287) spends $6,772 per pupil, 48% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Buckeye's elementary schools, it stands alongside Great Hearts Academies - Roosevelt (934 students): The Odyssey Preparatory Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Inc. (90287) also operates Odyssey Institute for Advanced and International Studies (1,553 students) and The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Goodyear (522 students) alongside The Odyssey Preparatory Academy.
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 The Odyssey Preparatory Academy compares
The Odyssey Preparatory Academy on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 544 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
544
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Funding equity
$6,772
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
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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 68.9%
White 18.4%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, The Odyssey Preparatory Academy is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Inc. (90287), which includes The Odyssey Preparatory Academy.
$6,772
Per student
-48%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-59%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 6.1%
State 88.7%
Federal 5.2%
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.
How The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odyssey Institute for Advanced and International Studies | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Goodyear | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| The Odyssey Preparatory Academy - Sienna Hills | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to The Odyssey Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,553
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Buckeye
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 The Odyssey Preparatory Academy
How many students attend The Odyssey Preparatory Academy?
The Odyssey Preparatory Academy has 544 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Buckeye, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Odyssey Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at The Odyssey Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 68.9% of enrollment, in Buckeye, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Odyssey Preparatory Academy?
The Odyssey Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 The Odyssey Preparatory Academy rank among elementary schools in Buckeye?
By Resource Investment Index, The Odyssey Preparatory Academy ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Buckeye, 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 Buckeye on the city page.
Is The Odyssey Preparatory Academy a good school?
The Odyssey Preparatory Academy earns 30/100 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 The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Inc. (90287)?
Besides The Odyssey Preparatory Academy, The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Inc. (90287) also operates Odyssey Institute for Advanced and International Studies (1,553 students), The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Goodyear (522 students), and The Odyssey Preparatory Academy - Sienna Hills (472 students). See the The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Inc. (90287) district page for the complete list.
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