operational schools · 2023–24
School district or education agency · NCES 0400796
CAFA Inc. dba Learning Foundation and Performing (90328)
Mesa, AZ
Students97
Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.
students in linked records
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District, state and country
How does this district compare?
State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.
MeasureDistrictAZUnited States
Academic standing2019
39th percentile46th percentile49th percentileThis district is 7 percentile points lower than the state figure and 10 percentile points lower than the U.S. figure.
Students chronically absent2021–22
51.5%46.8%30.8%This district is 4.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 20.7 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.
Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools
3.1%8.8%12.0%This district is 5.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 9.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.
Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools
11.2%12.0%14.0%This district is 0.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.
Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools
66.7%89.1%95.8%This district is 22.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 29.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.
Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records
40.2%31.4%50.6%This district is 8.8 percentage points higher than the state figure and 10.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.
Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment
0.0%7.7%9.0%This district is 7.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 9.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.
Enrollment · 2023–24
Who attends this district?
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Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.
Teachers and staff
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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot
How many students may need specialized support?
Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.
3.1%Students learning English3 students · 1 of 1 schools reported both this measure and enrollment
11.2%Students receiving IDEA special-education services11 students · 1 of 1 schools reported both this measure and enrollment
1.0%English learners also receiving IDEA services1 students · 1 of 1 schools reported both this measure and enrollment
U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.
Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22
What did the district report about teachers and preschool?
Teacher certification comparison
U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.
District geography · 2024–25
What area does this district cover?
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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.
Comparable districts
Districts serving a similar student population
These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in AZ receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.
San Simon Unified District (4172)San Simon, AZ98 studentsSimilar enrollment, English-learner enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →Griffin Foundation Inc. the (79500)Tucson, AZ96 studentsSimilar enrollment, English-learner enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →Triumphant Learning Center (4225)Safford, AZ96 studentsSimilar enrollment, English-learner enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →Topock Elementary District (4376)Topock, AZ100 studentsSimilar enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →AIBT Non-Profit Charter High School - Phoenix (79053)Phoenix, AZ92 studentsSimilar enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →
Student outcomes
How are students doing?
Four views answer different questions. State test percentages show grade-level expectations; the national research trend shows change over time; graduation and dropout measures describe high-school outcomes.
Are results improving over time?
39thlatest estimated national standing
2019
Estimated standing is unchanged from the first year.
State proficiency standards differ and should not be used for cross-state rankings. Graduation ranges and privacy protections are preserved exactly. The academic trend uses Stanford Education Data Archive estimates and is not a state proficiency percentage.
Six questions parents ask
What the available data says
Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.
Are students making academic progress?1 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2019Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?51.5% chronically absent2021–22 · 97 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?No comparable trendCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?No comparable group resultSuppressed or unavailableExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?No comparable figureFederal finance record unavailableExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?No counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →
6 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.
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