- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix
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.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040086303355Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #85 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 76.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 579
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix ranks #85 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: The Paideia Academies Inc (91250) · Arizona
NCES ID 040086303355 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix held near 618 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 040086303355 · Phoenix, AZ Other · MID · CHARTER
579 enr · 76.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Paideia Liberal Arts Academy (266 students)
The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix held near 618 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix compares
The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix 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 | 76.0% | ▲ 57% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$9,721
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for The Paideia Academies Inc (91250) reports $9,721 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paideia Liberal Arts Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pan-American Charter School
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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.
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 public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 625 (2022-23) → 618 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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% of enrollment, 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 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. 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 Paideia Academy of South Phoenix rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix ranks #85 of 179 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 The Paideia Academies Inc (91250)?
Besides The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix, The Paideia Academies Inc (91250) also operates Paideia Liberal Arts Academy (266 students). See the The Paideia Academies Inc (91250) district page for the complete list.