AZPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Scales Technology Academy — School Profile & District Info
Primary|TEMPE, Arizona|Tempe School District (4258)
TEMPE, AZ 85281
School Profile
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
371
Student:Teacher
12.8:1
Locale
Urban
District
Tempe School District (4258)Phone
(480)929-9909School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
10-14%
Math Proficiency
6-9%
Chronic Absenteeism
24.3%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
14 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.2:1
Better than average in AZTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
429
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
33.58
100% fully certified
Counselors
1
Psychologists
0.80000001
Social Workers
1
Nurses
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,504
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$6,526
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$17,802
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 20%State 30%Local 51%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$446,248
-2.4% 1yr+27.6% 5yr
Phoenix, AZ metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
19.2%
Below 150% poverty line
4.8%
Unemployment rate
11.0%
Uninsured residents
11.7%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
1,697
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,539
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
374 (24%)
Speech/Language Impairment
247 (16%)
Autism
160 (10%)
Other Health Impairment
102 (7%)
Emotional Disturbance
33 (2%)
Intellectual Disability
24 (2%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
375
Current enrollment
Declining(-25% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Scales Technology Academy
Scales Technology Academy currently enrolls 371 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under Tempe School District (4258) in AZ.
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