Children First Leadership Academy

Summary:

Children First Leadership Academy is a public charter elementary school serving around 100 students in grades K-8 in Phoenix, Arizona, located in the Phoenix Elementary District, which is ranked 480 out of 540 districts in the state.

Despite being in operation for over a decade, Children First Leadership Academy has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Arizona, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years. The school's test scores are significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 14% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 41% and 43%, respectively. Additionally, the school has experienced high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 0% to 31.1%.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools, such as Lowell Elementary, ASU Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary, and Silvestre S Herrera School, Children First Leadership Academy significantly underperforms, with these nearby schools generally having higher test scores, lower dropout rates, and better overall performance. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Children First Leadership Academy, ranging from 72% to 84.82%, may be a contributing factor to the school's challenges in providing a quality education to its students.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 1648 S 16th St
       Phoenix, AZ  85034-5340


(602) 712-0500

District: Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Ranch School

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $29,713 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  n/a Help
Number of students:  121

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
76.0%
African American:
17.4%
White:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72% Help


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Compare Details Children First Leadership Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.05. (See more...)
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Compare Details Children First Leadership Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.93. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (76%), African American (17.4%), White (4.1%). (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Children First Leadership Academy is $29,713.
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Rank History for Children First Leadership Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Children First Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 2.23 1052nd 1062 0.9%
2010 3.10 1079th 1090 1.0%
2011 2.84 1063rd 1075 1.1%
2012 2.39 1132nd 1141 0.8%
2013 3.49 1144th 1158 1.2%
2014 1.18 1075th 1079 0.4%
2016 4.26 1079th 1079 0.0%
2017 3.31 1104th 1106 0.2%
2018 4.10 1105th 1109 0.4%
2021 11.91 1174th 1226 4.2%
2023 11.05 1200th 1245 3.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Children First Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 13.44 1017th 1027 1.0%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Children First Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.86 826th 975 15.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Children First Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.66 1053rd 1201 12.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Children First Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.33 815th 820 0.6%
2023 19.58 991st 1116 11.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Children First Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.86 324th 423 23.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Children First Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.46 1020th 1023 0.3%
2021 14.33 1137th 1219 6.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Children First Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.01 1025th 1032 0.7%
2021 17.11 1086th 1220 11.0%
2023 19.71 1005th 1216 17.4%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Children First Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 26.29 765th 895 14.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Children First Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.47 907th 911 0.4%
2021 14.40 1165th 1198 2.8%
2023 18.83 1025th 1170 12.4%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Children First Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 2.02 656th 663 1.1%
2010 18.15 617th 692 10.8%
2011 7.88 656th 685 4.2%
2012 4.27 754th 772 2.3%
2013 4.74 765th 787 2.8%
2014 1.04 689th 690 0.1%
2016 8.56 664th 677 1.9%
2017 10.10 676th 695 2.7%
2018 5.84 703rd 711 1.1%
2021 11.22 815th 832 2.0%
2023 20.93 678th 854 20.6%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Children First Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.31 196th 606 67.7%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Children First Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.10 644th 789 18.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Children First Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.22 501st 503 0.4%
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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Children First Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.94 231st 257 10.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Children First Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.39 618th 624 1.0%
2021 15.72 765th 820 6.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Children First Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.56 605th 617 1.9%
2021 11.10 802nd 818 2.0%
2023 20.81 649th 810 19.9%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Children First Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.73 507th 573 11.5%
2023 54.98 141st 400 64.8%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Children First Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.49 538th 543 0.9%
2021 18.22 754th 802 6.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Children First Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 7.84 746th 780 4.4%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Children First Leadership Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 42 51 0 130 28 n/a n/a 0 251
2010 57 50 0 146 38 n/a n/a 0 291
2011 37 51 0 158 38 0 2 0 286
2012 26 57 1 177 41 0 11 0 313
2013 35 64 1 139 32 1 9 0 281
2014 32 55 1 203 41 1 10 0 343
2015 25 59 2 198 25 1 2 0 312
2016 20 55 2 136 22 0 10 0 245
2017 18 45 0 117 15 0 8 0 203
2018 14 49 0 149 10 0 3 0 225
2019 13 57 3 150 9 0 6 0 238
2020 6 35 0 169 8 0 5 0 223
2021 7 23 0 113 5 0 0 0 148
2022 2 28 0 80 0 0 2 0 112
2023 2 18 0 80 0 0 0 0 100
2024 5 21 0 92 1 0 2 0 121

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Children First Leadership Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 251 n/a n/a 98.8
2010 291 n/a n/a 96.6
2011 286 n/a n/a 49.7
2012 313 n/a n/a 98.1
2013 281 n/a n/a 92.9
2014 343 n/a n/a 93.3
2015 312 n/a n/a 87.5
2016 245 n/a n/a 84.1
2017 203 n/a n/a 96.1
2018 225 n/a n/a n/a
2019 238 n/a n/a n/a
2020 223 n/a n/a 84.8
2021 148 n/a n/a 84.5
2022 112 n/a n/a 84.8
2023 100 n/a n/a 72
2024 121 n/a n/a n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Children First Leadership Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 251 n/a n/a 98.8
2010 291 n/a n/a 96.6
2011 286 n/a n/a 49.7
2012 313 n/a n/a 98.1
2013 281 n/a n/a 92.9
2014 343 n/a n/a 93.3
2015 312 n/a n/a 87.5
2016 245 n/a n/a 84.1
2017 203 n/a n/a 96.1
2018 225 n/a n/a n/a
2019 238 n/a n/a n/a
2020 223 n/a n/a 84.8
2021 148 n/a n/a 84.5
2022 112 n/a n/a 84.8
2023 100 n/a n/a 72
2024 121 n/a n/a n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Children First Leadership Academy

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,986 (23.7%) $485 (3.9%) $6,457 (51.3%) $6,875 (54.6%) $2,246 (17.8%) $9,120 (72.4%) $12,591
2020 $3,629 (26.9%) $1,758 (13.0%) $9,015 (66.9%) $3,680 (27.3%) $4,419 (32.8%) $8,098 (60.1%) $13,485
2021 $6,806 (32.9%) $2,407 (11.7%) $16,019 (77.5%) $5,138 (24.9%) $6,310 (30.5%) $11,447 (55.4%) $20,660
2022 $6,656 (22.4%) $5,579 (18.8%) $18,890 (63.6%) $7,646 (25.7%) $9,832 (33.1%) $17,478 (58.8%) $29,713

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Children First Leadership Academy

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Change (%)
Total Students238100
 58%
African American5718
 68.4%
American Indian90
 100%
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic15080
 46.7%
Pacific Islander00
White132
 84.6%
Two or More Races60
 100%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 121 students attended Children First Leadership Academy.

Students at Children First Leadership Academy are 76% Hispanic, 17% African American, 4% White, 2% Two or more races.


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