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AmeriSchools Academy - Camelback

1333 W CAMELBACK RD, PHOENIX, AZ 85013The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355) →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–12Charter
104
Students
Total enrolled
$10,617
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 26% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 104 students in grades KG–12 in PHOENIX, Arizona.
26% below average funding
District spends $10,617 per pupil, 26% less than the national average of $14,347.
65% on free or reduced lunch
This indicates a mixed economic student body (national avg 52%). Eligibility is an indicator of household income.
About This School

AmeriSchools Academy - Camelback is a small other in PHOENIX, Arizona, serving grades KG–12 with 104 students. The district invests $10,617 per student — 26% below the national average of $14,347. About 65% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at AmeriSchools Academy - Camelback

104
Total Students
—
Student:Teacher
65%
Free Lunch
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution50 male · 54 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility65%
National avg 52% · 68 students
Student Composition
15%
48%
19%
9%
Asian7%
White15%
Hispanic / Latino48%
Black19%
Multiracial9%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 040013101781

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,617Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$10,617
State avg
$16,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,671
Student Support$2,017
Administration$1,274
Operations$1,593
Other$1,062
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $10,617 spent per student, an estimated $4,703 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
76%
State government
76.2%
Local (property tax)
3.4%
Federal programs
20.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $10,617/student, 26% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location—
CountyMaricopa County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictThe Charter Foundation Inc. (6355) →
Phone: (602)532-0100
NCES ID: 040013101781
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in PHOENIX seeking a charter school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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Other
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District School Rankings
Location
1333 W CAMELBACK RD, PHOENIX, AZ 85013
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.