At a glance
Reported students
376
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
36th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
376
Destiny School: 376 reported students.
State peer staffing position
65th percentile
17.9:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. 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
- 319
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.8:1
What the reported data says about Destiny School
Destiny School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Globe. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Destiny School Inc. (6258). NCES reports 376 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 36th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.9:1, close to the Arizona median of 16.3:1 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 American Indian or Alaska Native (55.6%) and White (20.2%). Students served under IDEA represent 8.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Destiny School
- 1How do the reported 17.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 21 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 8.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White20.2%
- Hispanic18.9%
- Black0.8%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native55.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.4%
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
Gifted and talented
Not reported as 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 Destiny School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Globe High School High · Globe Unified District (4208) | 09–12 | 532 | 0.9 mi |
| CVIT - Globe High School High · Cobre Valley Institute of Technology District (79391) | 09–12 | 0 | 0.9 mi |
| Liberty High School High · Charter · Liberty High School (4216) | 07–12 | 76 | 0.9 mi |
| Copper Rim Elementary School Elementary · Globe Unified District (4208) | PK–05 | 694 | 0.9 mi |
| Lee Kornegay Intermediate School Elementary · Miami Unified District (4211) | 03–06 | 282 | 4.1 mi |
| Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School Elementary · Miami Unified District (4211) | PK–03 | 219 | 4.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Destiny School
What grades does Destiny School serve?
Destiny School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Destiny School Inc. (6258).
How many students attend Destiny School?
Destiny School reported 376 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 36th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 319 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Destiny School?
The calculated ratio is 17.9:1, based on 376 students and 21 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Destiny School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Destiny School 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 Destiny School in?
Destiny School is part of Destiny School Inc. (6258), based in Globe, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Destiny School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Globe High School (0.9 mi), CVIT - Globe High School (0.9 mi), Liberty High School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.