Enrollment
295
Elementary
STATE 451
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SOUTH PHOENIX ACADEMY INC. (91108)·NCES 040085303297
South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy
4039 E RAYMOND ST STE 3, PHOENIX, AZ 85040 · (877) 225-2118 · Maricopa County
GRADES KG–04ELEMENTARY11-CITYCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL295 STUDENTS
C
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 32% of Arizona public elementary schools
- CTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- BThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Arizona public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
12.3:1
24 FTE teachers
STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 66 | 22% |
| Grade 1 | 45 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 61 | 21% |
| Grade 3 | 60 | 20% |
| Grade 4 | 63 | 21% |
This year's kindergarten class (66) is about the same size as its 4th grade class (63).
Student demographics
67%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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AASA 2024-25 . % PassingMath
29.0%
AZ avg 37.8% . -3.0pp since 2017
What this means: On the AASA, Arizona's statewide test, about 29 of every 100 students at this school do math at grade level. The Arizona average is about 38 of 100. Math scores are down about 3 points since 2017.
AASA results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | N/A | 29.0% |
| 2023-24 | 20.0% | 2.0% |
| 2022-23 | 2.0% | 27.0% |
| 2021-22 | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| 2020-21 | 17.0% | 2.0% |
| 2018-19 | 30.0% | 30.0% |
| 2017-18 | 22.0% | 32.0% |
% Passing, all students and all tested grades.
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Arizona | In Maricopa County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 29.0% | #546 of 1,072 ▲ 431 | #353 of 646 ▲ 253 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 20.0% | #890 of 1,072 ▲ 105 | #551 of 646 ▲ 62 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +1.5pp | #351 of 930 | #215 of 577 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 295 | #882 of 1,223 | #588 of 692 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.3:1 | #73 of 991 | #36 of 615 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 67.3% | #89 of 1,007 | #63 of 627 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +7.3% | #156 of 256 | #83 of 138 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
295
-22 (-7%) vs 2020
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 295 | 24 | 12.3:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 285 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 323 | N/A | N/A | 77% (248) |
| 2020-21 | 317 | N/A | N/A | 77% (243) |
| 2017-18 | 275 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 293 | N/A | N/A | 99% (290) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy.
About South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy
In PHOENIX, Arizona, South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy is a small elementary school. Grades offered run from kindergarten through 4, with 295 students enrolled. For comparison, elementary schools in Arizona average about 451 students.
South Phoenix Academy Inc. (91108) is responsible for South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy.
Enrollment at South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy is mixed, with Hispanic students the largest group at 41%. Other reported shares: 38% Black, 7% multiracial, 6% White, and 4% Pacific Islander. That compares with about 31% Hispanic among all Maricopa County residents. South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy has a diversity index of 67%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Federal data list 24 full-time-equivalent teachers at South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy in 2024-25, for a ratio of 12.3:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in Arizona is 17.0:1, higher than at this school.
Measured against Arizona public elementary schools, South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy receives a C. The grade weighs proficiency most heavily, then how results compare with what the school's low-income share predicts, then the three-year change.
In the county around the school, Maricopa County, median household income is about $89,300, about 37% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 8%. A total of 1,352 public schools operate in Maricopa County, serving about 725,139 students.
The closest public school to South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy is Skyline Prep High School, less than a tenth of a mile away. Within five miles of South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy, there are at least 8 other public schools.
In the federal locale system, South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy is coded City: Large, for schools inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more. Charter status: South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy is a public charter school.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, the student count declined from 317 to 295.
Topics for discussion here include sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Maricopa County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
4,559,748
Census ACS
Median income
$89,300
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,352
725,139 students
Quick facts
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- Skyline Prep High School0.0 mi · 167
- South Valley Prep and Arts School0.0 mi · 259
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- George Gervin Prep Academy1.6 mi · 157
- Desert Marigold School1.6 mi · 286
- Cloves C Campbell Sr Elementary School1.7 mi · 395
Frequently asked questions
About South Phoenix Prep and Arts AcademyWhat is the total enrollment at South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy?
South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy enrolls approximately 295 students in grades KG-04.
Is South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy an elementary, middle, or high school?
South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy is an elementary school covering grades KG-04.
How many teachers does South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy have?
South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy employs 24 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.3:1.
What is the student diversity at South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy?
Student demographics at South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy are roughly 6% White, 41% Hispanic, 38% Black, 1% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Is South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy public or private?
South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by South Phoenix Academy Inc. (91108).
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