Enrollment
579
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Free-lunch eligible
76.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+57% vs state
What stands out at The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix
The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 579 students.
Economic need is high: 76.0% of students qualify for free meals, 57% above the Arizona average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 579 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.
Against 284 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #114.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 47/100).
The surrounding The Paideia Academies Inc (91250) spends $9,007 per pupil, 31% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 27.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Phoenix's public schools, it stands alongside Pan-American Charter School (1,221 students): The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Its district, The Paideia Academies Inc (91250), also runs Paideia Liberal Arts Academy (266 students).
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 Paideia Academy of South Phoenix compares
The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,007
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
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
- 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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for The Paideia Academies Inc (91250), which includes The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix.
$9,007
Per student
-31%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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
Similar other 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.
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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 public 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% 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: 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 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.
Is The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix a good school?
The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix 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 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.
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