- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Amberlea Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Amberlea Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040621002570
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amberlea Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #112 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 56.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Amberlea Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amberlea Elementary School ranks #112 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Pendergast Elementary District (4283) · Arizona
NCES ID 040621002570 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Amberlea Elementary School held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 040621002570 · Phoenix, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 18.3:1 · 56.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden Lakes Elementary School (941 students)
Amberlea Elementary School held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Amberlea Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garden Lakes E
Garden Lakes Elementary School
941 students
- Westwind Eleme
Westwind Elementary School
932 students
- Copper King El
Copper King Elementary
738 students
- Desert Horizon
Desert Horizon Elementary School
690 students
- Desert Mirage
Desert Mirage Elementary School
675 students
- This school
Amberlea Elementary School
457 students
What this shows Amberlea Elementary School reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Amberlea Elementary School compares
Amberlea Elementary 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.9% | ▲ 18% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in Arizona - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
78.8%
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
$10,225
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 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.7%
African American 10.1%
White 5.0%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, Amberlea Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pendergast Elementary District (4283) reports $10,225 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Amberlea Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Lakes Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwind Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Copper King Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Horizon Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Mirage Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amberlea Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pan-American Charter School
Standard public school
1,221 students
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Standard public school
1,031 students
Westwind Elementary School
Standard public school
932 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Stetson Hills School
Standard public school
887 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Union Park School
Standard public school
873 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fireside Elementary School
Standard public school
693 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about Amberlea Elementary School
How many students attend Amberlea Elementary School?
Amberlea Elementary School has 457 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 522 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amberlea Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Amberlea Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 8% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Amberlea Elementary School?
56.9% of students at Amberlea Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amberlea Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Amberlea Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 80.7% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amberlea Elementary School?
Amberlea Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Amberlea Elementary School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Amberlea Elementary School ranks #112 of 179 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 schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Pendergast Elementary District (4283)?
Besides Amberlea Elementary School, Pendergast Elementary District (4283) also operates Garden Lakes Elementary School (941 students), Westwind Elementary School (932 students), and Copper King Elementary (738 students). See the Pendergast Elementary District (4283) district page for the complete list.