Enrollment
291
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Victory Collegiate Academy
Federal NCES profile for Victory Collegiate Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040096803562Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Victory Collegiate Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #93 of 116
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 68.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 291
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Victory Collegiate Academy ranks #93 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040096803562 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
68.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+41% vs state
What stands out at Victory Collegiate Academy
Victory Collegiate Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 291 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 291 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 203 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #192, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (76%) and White (12%) (diversity index 40/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 92.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 29.9% 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 36 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Phoenix's elementary schools, it stands alongside Academy of Math and Science Avondale (1,175 students): Victory Collegiate Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Victory Collegiate Academy Corporation (92985) is a single-school charter district, so Victory Collegiate 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 Victory Collegiate Academy compares
Victory Collegiate 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 | 68.0% | ▲ 41% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
92.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,544
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
24
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 36 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 75.9%
White 12.0%
African American 11.3%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Victory Collegiate Academy is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Victory Collegiate Academy Corporation (92985), which includes Victory Collegiate Academy.
$11,544
Per student
-12%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.6%
State 67.5%
Federal 29.9%
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 Phoenix
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Academy of Math and Science Avondale
Standard public school
1,175 students
Kyrene Altadena Middle School
Standard public school
857 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Catalina Ventura School
Standard public school
842 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Inspiration Mountain School
Standard public school
789 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Alhambra Traditional School
Standard public school
733 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
Standard public school
567 students
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Victory Collegiate Academy
How many students attend Victory Collegiate Academy?
Victory Collegiate Academy has 291 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Victory Collegiate Academy?
68.0% of students at Victory Collegiate Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Victory Collegiate Academy?
The largest demographic group at Victory Collegiate Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 75.9% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Victory Collegiate Academy?
Victory Collegiate Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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 Victory Collegiate Academy rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Victory Collegiate Academy ranks #93 of 116 elementary 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 elementary schools in Phoenix on the city page.
Is Victory Collegiate Academy a good school?
Victory Collegiate Academy earns 15/100 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 Victory Collegiate Academy Corporation (92985)?
None; Victory Collegiate Academy Corporation (92985) is a single-school charter district, and Victory Collegiate Academy is its only campus.
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