ArizonaSchoolsSouth Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy

South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy

PublicCharterGrades 04
PHOENIX, Arizona · South Phoenix Academy Inc. (91108)
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students285
Student:Teacher
Free/Reduced Lunch77%
Title INo
South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 413
285
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
77%+23.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–4
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy is a public elementary serving grades 0–4 in PHOENIX, Arizona. The school enrolls 285 students. It is part of the South Phoenix Academy Inc. (91108) district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

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
285 students — small for a US elementary school

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
77% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–4
DistrictSouth Phoenix Academy Inc. (91108)
County4013
CityPHOENIX
ZIP85040
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID040085303297

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment285

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

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.

FRL %77%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)