- Enrollment
- 3,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gilbert, AZ
Weinberg Gifted Academy
Federal NCES profile for Weinberg Gifted Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040187001155
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weinberg Gifted Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Arizona schools.
- #31 of 46
- schools in Gilbert · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.2:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 2.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Weinberg Gifted Academy has class sizes larger than 90% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weinberg Gifted Academy ranks #31 of 46 schools in Gilbert, AZ.
School address
District: Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Arizona
NCES ID 040187001155 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+140 students YoY
Weinberg Gifted Academy grew from 608 students in 2022-23 to 748 in 2023-24 (+23.0%).
Teacher FTE added 32.4 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+140 students YoY 040187001155 · Gilbert, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
741 enr · 23.2:1 · 2.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton High School (3,444 students)
Weinberg Gifted Academy grew from 608 students in 2022-23 to 748 in 2023-24 (+23.0%). Teacher FTE added 32.4 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Weinberg Gifted Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High School
3,444 students
- Chandler High
Chandler High School
3,179 students
- Basha High Sch
Basha High School
2,826 students
- Dr. Camille Ca
Dr. Camille Casteel High School
2,816 students
- Perry High Sch
Perry High School
2,373 students
- This school 741
Weinberg Gifted Academy
741 students
What this shows Weinberg Gifted Academy reports 741 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weinberg Gifted Academy compares
Weinberg Gifted 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.2:1 | ▲ 36% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.0% | ▼ 96% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 741 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
741
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 90% in Arizona - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,085
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 741 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.4%
Asian 27.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 10.3%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Weinberg Gifted Academy is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) reports $11,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Weinberg Gifted Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chandler High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Basha High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr. Camille Casteel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perry High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weinberg Gifted Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,179
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,826
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,373
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Gilbert
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Williams Field High School
Standard public school
2,150 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Gateway Pointe Elementary
Standard public school
685 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep
Standard public school
540 students
Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert
Standard public school
259 students
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.
Similar enrollment (~741 students)
Frequently asked questions about Weinberg Gifted Academy
How many students attend Weinberg Gifted Academy?
Weinberg Gifted Academy has 741 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gilbert, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 608 (2022-23) → 748 (2023-24), up 140.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weinberg Gifted Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Weinberg Gifted Academy is 23.2:1, which is 36% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Weinberg Gifted Academy?
2.0% of students at Weinberg Gifted Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weinberg Gifted Academy?
The largest demographic group at Weinberg Gifted Academy is White at 48.4% of enrollment, in Gilbert, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weinberg Gifted Academy?
Weinberg Gifted Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Weinberg Gifted Academy rank among schools in Gilbert?
By Resource Investment Index, Weinberg Gifted Academy ranks #31 of 46 schools in Gilbert, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gilbert on the city page.
What other schools are in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)?
Besides Weinberg Gifted Academy, Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) also operates Hamilton High School (3,444 students), Chandler High School (3,179 students), and Basha High School (2,826 students). See the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) district page for the complete list.