Alhambra Traditional School vs Empower College Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alhambra Traditional School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades K–8
733 students
Empower College Prep
Phoenix · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
697 students
| Measure | Alhambra Traditional School Phoenix, Arizona | Empower College Prep Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #62 of 1,136 | #781 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #5281 of 50,301 | #40837 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 733 | 697 |
| Enrollment | 733 | 697 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 42% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alhambra Traditional School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 26.3).
- •Alhambra Traditional School does better on math proficiency (89% vs 42%).
- •Alhambra Traditional School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 21%).
- •Empower College Prep does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 21.6).
- •Alhambra Traditional School is the larger school with 733 students compared with 697.
- •Alhambra Traditional School is a public school while Empower College Prep is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alhambra Traditional School better than Empower College Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Alhambra Traditional School ranks higher (79.4 vs 26.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alhambra Traditional School and Empower College Prep?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alhambra Traditional School: 733. Empower College Prep: 697. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alhambra Traditional School and Empower College Prep rank in Arizona?
Alhambra Traditional School is 62nd of 1,136 and Empower College Prep is 781st of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).