At a glance
Reported students
601
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona other enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 201 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
601
Paragon Science Academy: 601 reported students.
State peer staffing position
62nd percentile
16.6:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 523
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.4:1
What the reported data says about Paragon Science Academy
Paragon Science Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Chandler. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Daisy Education Corporation dba Paragon Science Ac (89917). NCES reports 601 students for 2024–25.
Among 201 combined / other schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 137 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.6:1, above the Arizona median of 14.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (34.1%) and Black (31.6%). English learners represent 13.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 3.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 16 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Paragon Science Academy
- 1How do the reported 16.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.31 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 3.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White34.1%
- Hispanic7.7%
- Black31.6%
- Asian20%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
16 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Paragon Science Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDB - ELP FBC East Valley Preschool Other · Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (6393) | PK–PK | 10 | 1.3 mi |
| Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler Other · Charter · Archway Classical Academy Chandler (90917) | KG–12 | 536 | 2.4 mi |
| Primavera - Online Other · Charter · Primavera Virtual Academy (79461) | KG–12 | 6,378 | 3.4 mi |
| Eagleridge Enrichment Program Other · Mesa Unified District (4235) | KG–12 | 694 | 4.1 mi |
| Mesa Digital Learning Program Other · Mesa Unified District (4235) | KG–12 | 165 | 4.1 mi |
| Chandler Online Academy Other · Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) | KG–12 | 294 | 4.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Paragon Science Academy
What grades does Paragon Science Academy serve?
Paragon Science Academy reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Daisy Education Corporation dba Paragon Science Ac (89917).
How many students attend Paragon Science Academy?
Paragon Science Academy reported 601 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 201 Arizona combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 523 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Paragon Science Academy?
The calculated ratio is 16.6:1, based on 601 students and 36.31 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 14.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Paragon Science Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Paragon Science Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Paragon Science Academy in?
Paragon Science Academy is part of Daisy Education Corporation dba Paragon Science Ac (89917), based in Chandler, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Paragon Science Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include ASDB - ELP FBC East Valley Preschool (1.3 mi), Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler (2.4 mi), Primavera - Online (3.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.