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.
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
NCES ID 040079202970 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Vector Prep and Arts Academy grew from 220 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (+9.5%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 040079202970 · Chandler, AZ Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
229 enr · 75.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Georgetown Elementary (229 students)
Vector Prep and Arts Academy grew from 220 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (+9.5%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Vector Prep and Arts Academy compares
Vector Prep and Arts Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.4% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Vector Prep and Arts Academy is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Vector School District Inc. (90317) reports $11,332 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Similar elementary schools in Chandler
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 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. CCD year-over-year: 220 (2022-23) → 241 (2023-24), up 21.
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: 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 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.
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.