Enrollment
579
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040086303355 Charter school
The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix — Phoenix, AZ
Federal NCES profile for The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
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: The Paideia Academies Inc (91250) · 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.
Free-lunch eligible
76.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+57% vs state
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What this school's NCES data tells you
The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix reports 579 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 76.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 57% above the Arizona average and 47% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding The Paideia Academies Inc (91250) spends $10,445 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 1.2% from local sources (property taxes), 71.4% from the state, and 27.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 1 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 The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.0% | ▲ 57% | 48.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 69% | — | — |
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.
Economic need
76.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 57% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$10,445
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 579 Top 69% in Arizona — larger than 31% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible 76.0% +57% vs state
NCES ID 040086303355
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.1%
African American 16.6%
White 9.2%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 10
Out-of-school suspensions 12
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for The Paideia Academies Inc (91250), which includes The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix.
$10,445
Per student
-31%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 1.2%
State 71.4%
Federal 27.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- —
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Frequently asked questions about The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix
How many students attend The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix?
The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix has 579 students enrolled. It is a other school in PHOENIX, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix?
76.0% of students at The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix?
The largest demographic group at The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix is Hispanic or Latino at 70.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in PHOENIX, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix?
The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.