At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 405
246
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
87%+33.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Self Development Academy-Phoenix is a public elementary serving grades 0–8 in PHOENIX, Arizona. The school enrolls 246 students. It is part of the Self Development Academy-Phoenix (92381) district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Arizona state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Intimate school community
246 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
87% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictSelf Development Academy-Phoenix (92381)
County4013
CityPHOENIX
ZIP85014
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID040093403493
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment246
White5.3%
Hispanic / Latino56.5%
Black / African American16.7%
Asian9.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
5.3%
Hispanic
56.5%
Black
16.7%
Asian
9.8%
Two+
6.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.