- Enrollment
- 905
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Alhambra Traditional School
Federal NCES profile for Alhambra Traditional School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040060001283
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alhambra Traditional School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Arizona schools.
- #9 of 15
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Alhambra Traditional School has class sizes larger than 81% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alhambra Traditional School ranks #9 of 15 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Alhambra Elementary District (4280) · Arizona
NCES ID 040060001283 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Alhambra Traditional School held near 742 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 040060001283 · Phoenix, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
733 enr · 20.9:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Granada Elementary School-West Campus (905 students)
Alhambra Traditional School held near 742 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Alhambra Traditional School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granada Elemen
Granada Elementary School-West Campus
905 students
- Barcelona Elem
Barcelona Elementary School
847 students
- Catalina Ventu
Catalina Ventura School
842 students
- This school
Alhambra Traditional School
733 students
- Sevilla Elemen
Sevilla Elementary School-East Campus
717 students
- James W. Rice
James W. Rice Elementary School
686 students
What this shows Alhambra Traditional School reports 733 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alhambra Traditional School compares
Alhambra Traditional 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 23% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 15% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 733 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
733
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 81% in Arizona - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$12,777
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.3%
African American 7.4%
White 6.7%
Asian 4.9%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.4, Alhambra Traditional School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Alhambra Elementary District (4280) reports $12,777 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alhambra Traditional School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granada Elementary School-West Campus | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barcelona Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Catalina Ventura School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sevilla Elementary School-East Campus | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James W. Rice Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alhambra Traditional School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Phoenix
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Academy of Math and Science Avondale
Standard public school
1,175 students
Kyrene Altadena Middle School
Standard public school
857 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Catalina Ventura School
Standard public school
842 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Inspiration Mountain School
Standard public school
789 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
Standard public school
567 students
Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley
Standard public school
563 students
Nationwide elementary 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 (~733 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alhambra Traditional School
How many students attend Alhambra Traditional School?
Alhambra Traditional School has 733 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 723 (2022-23) → 742 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alhambra Traditional School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alhambra Traditional School is 20.9:1, which is 23% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alhambra Traditional School?
40.9% of students at Alhambra Traditional School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alhambra Traditional School?
The largest demographic group at Alhambra Traditional School is Hispanic or Latino at 78.3% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alhambra Traditional School?
Alhambra Traditional School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alhambra Traditional School rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Alhambra Traditional School ranks #9 of 15 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Alhambra Elementary District (4280)?
Besides Alhambra Traditional School, Alhambra Elementary District (4280) also operates Granada Elementary School-West Campus (905 students), Barcelona Elementary School (847 students), and Catalina Ventura School (842 students). See the Alhambra Elementary District (4280) district page for the complete list.