At a glance
Reported students
246
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
20th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
246
Self Development Academy-Phoenix: 246 reported students.
State peer staffing position
36th percentile
14.9:1 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
- 293
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.7:1
What the reported data says about Self Development Academy-Phoenix
Self Development Academy-Phoenix is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Phoenix. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Self Development Academy-Phoenix (92381). NCES reports 246 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 20th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (56.5%) and Black (16.7%). English learners represent 17.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Self Development Academy-Phoenix
- 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 16.5 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
- 17.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.5%
- 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
- White5.3%
- Hispanic56.5%
- Black16.7%
- Asian9.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native5.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.1%
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 Self Development Academy-Phoenix
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Autism Charter School-Online K-8 Elementary · Charter · Arizona Autism Charter Schools Inc. (91958) | KG–08 | 106 | under 0.1 mi |
| AZACS Early Learning Center Elementary · Charter · Arizona Autism Charter Schools Inc. (91958) | KG–06 | 201 | 0.1 mi |
| Longview Elementary School Elementary · Osborn Elementary District (4262) | PK–08 | 483 | 0.3 mi |
| Loma Linda Elementary School Elementary · Creighton Elementary District (4263) | PK–08 | 605 | 0.7 mi |
| Montecito Community School Elementary · Osborn Elementary District (4262) | PK–08 | 128 | 0.9 mi |
| Madison Camelview Elementary Elementary · Madison Elementary District (4270) | PK–04 | 561 | 0.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Self Development Academy-Phoenix
What grades does Self Development Academy-Phoenix serve?
Self Development Academy-Phoenix reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Self Development Academy-Phoenix (92381).
How many students attend Self Development Academy-Phoenix?
Self Development Academy-Phoenix reported 246 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 20th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 293 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Self Development Academy-Phoenix?
The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 246 students and 16.5 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 Self Development Academy-Phoenix a public, charter, or magnet school?
Self Development Academy-Phoenix 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 Self Development Academy-Phoenix in?
Self Development Academy-Phoenix is part of Self Development Academy-Phoenix (92381), based in Phoenix, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Self Development Academy-Phoenix?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Arizona Autism Charter School-Online K-8 (under 0.1 mi), AZACS Early Learning Center (0.1 mi), Longview Elementary School (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.