At a glance
Reported students
331
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
30th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
331
Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy: 331 reported students.
State peer staffing position
10th percentile
11.5:1 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
- 444
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.2:1
What the reported data says about Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy
Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Phoenix. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Espiritu Community Development Corp. (92250). NCES reports 331 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 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.5:1, below 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 Hispanic or Latino (94%) and Black (3%). English learners represent 24.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy
- 1How do the reported 11.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.75 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
- English learners
- 24.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.2%
- 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
- White0.3%
- Hispanic94%
- Black3%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.2%
- Multiracial0%
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 Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cesar E Chavez Community School Elementary · Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) | PK–08 | 408 | 0.7 mi |
| Sunland Elementary School Elementary · Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) | PK–08 | 573 | 0.7 mi |
| Advance U Elementary · Charter · Kaizen Education Foundation dba Advance U (91329) | KG–05 | 72 | 0.7 mi |
| iAmRSDOnline Academy Elementary · Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) | KG–08 | 0 | 0.8 mi |
| Irene Lopez School Elementary · Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) | PK–08 | 483 | 0.9 mi |
| John F Kennedy Elementary School Elementary · Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) | PK–04 | 352 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy
What grades does Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy serve?
Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Espiritu Community Development Corp. (92250).
How many students attend Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy?
Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy reported 331 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 444 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy?
The calculated ratio is 11.5:1, based on 331 students and 28.75 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 Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership 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 Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy in?
Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy is part of Espiritu Community Development Corp. (92250), based in Phoenix, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cesar E Chavez Community School (0.7 mi), Sunland Elementary School (0.7 mi), Advance U (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.