Enrollment
229
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chandler, AZ
Vector Prep and Arts Academy
Federal NCES profile for Vector Prep and Arts 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 040079202970Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vector Prep and Arts Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Chandler · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 75.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 229
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Vector Prep and Arts Academy ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Chandler, AZ.
School address
District: Vector School District Inc. (90317) · Arizona
NCES ID 040079202970 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
75.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+57% vs state
What stands out at Vector Prep and Arts Academy
Vector Prep and Arts Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Chandler, Arizona, enrolling 229 students.
Economic need is high: 75.9% of students qualify for free meals, 57% above the Arizona average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 229 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 133 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #78.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Its district draws 26.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Chandler's elementary schools, it stands alongside Kyrene Aprende Middle School (834 students): Vector Prep and Arts Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Vector School District Inc. (90317) is a single-school charter district, so Vector Prep and Arts Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Vector Prep and Arts Academy compares
Vector Prep and Arts Academy on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.9% | ▲ 57% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.9%
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
$11,515
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 + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 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 42.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 28.4%
African American 17.9%
Two or More 7.9%
White 3.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Vector Prep and Arts Academy is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vector School District Inc. (90317), which includes Vector Prep and Arts Academy.
$11,515
Per student
-12%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.8%
State 69.8%
Federal 26.5%
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.
Similar elementary schools in Chandler
4 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 Vector Prep and Arts Academy
How many students attend Vector Prep and Arts Academy?
Vector Prep and Arts Academy has 229 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chandler, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vector Prep and Arts Academy?
75.9% of students at Vector Prep and Arts Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vector Prep and Arts Academy?
The largest demographic group at Vector Prep and Arts Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 42.4% of enrollment, in Chandler, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vector Prep and Arts Academy?
Vector Prep and Arts 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 Vector Prep and Arts Academy rank among elementary schools in Chandler?
By Resource Investment Index, Vector Prep and Arts Academy ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Chandler, 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 Chandler on the city page.
Is Vector Prep and Arts Academy a good school?
Vector Prep and Arts Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools. 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 Vector School District Inc. (90317)?
None; Vector School District Inc. (90317) is a single-school charter district, and Vector Prep and Arts Academy is its only campus.
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