- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tempe, AZ
Aguilar School
Federal NCES profile for Aguilar School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040831000763
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aguilar School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Arizona schools.
- #6 of 19
- schools in Tempe · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 53.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Aguilar School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aguilar School ranks #6 of 19 schools in Tempe, AZ.
School address
District: Tempe School District (4258) · Arizona
NCES ID 040831000763 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Aguilar School held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.2 → 31.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 040831000763 · Tempe, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 11.7:1 · 53.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Connolly Middle School (923 students)
Aguilar School held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.2 → 31.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Aguilar School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Connolly Middl
Connolly Middle School
923 students
- Nevitt Element
Nevitt Elementary School
712 students
- Geneva Epps Mo
Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School
694 students
- Fees College P
Fees College Preparatory Middle School
645 students
- Broadmor Eleme
Broadmor Elementary School
575 students
- This school 350
Aguilar School
350 students
What this shows Aguilar School reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aguilar School compares
Aguilar School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 31% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.9% | ▲ 12% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 14% in Arizona - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,504
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.7%
White 9.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.1%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Aguilar School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tempe School District (4258) reports $12,504 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aguilar School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connolly Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nevitt Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fees College Preparatory Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broadmor Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aguilar School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Tempe
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~350 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aguilar School
How many students attend Aguilar School?
Aguilar School has 350 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tempe, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aguilar School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aguilar School is 11.7:1, which is 31% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aguilar School?
53.9% of students at Aguilar School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aguilar School?
The largest demographic group at Aguilar School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.7% of enrollment, in Tempe, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aguilar School?
Aguilar School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aguilar School rank among schools in Tempe?
By Resource Investment Index, Aguilar School ranks #6 of 19 schools in Tempe, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tempe on the city page.
What other schools are in Tempe School District (4258)?
Besides Aguilar School, Tempe School District (4258) also operates Connolly Middle School (923 students), Nevitt Elementary School (712 students), and Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School (694 students). See the Tempe School District (4258) district page for the complete list.