- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tolleson, AZ
Arizona Desert Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Arizona Desert Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040849001705
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arizona Desert Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Arizona schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Tolleson · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.3:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 66.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Arizona Desert Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arizona Desert Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Tolleson, AZ.
School address
District: Tolleson Elementary District (4264) · Arizona
NCES ID 040849001705 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+82 students YoY
Arizona Desert Elementary School grew from 694 students in 2022-23 to 776 in 2023-24 (+11.8%).
Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 38.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+82 students YoY 040849001705 · Tolleson, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
843 enr · 26.3:1 · 66.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Desert Oasis Elementary School (738 students)
Arizona Desert Elementary School grew from 694 students in 2022-23 to 776 in 2023-24 (+11.8%). Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 38.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Arizona Desert Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Arizona Desert Elementary School
843 students
- Desert Oasis E
Desert Oasis Elementary School
738 students
- Porfirio H. Go
Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School
721 students
- Sheely Farms E
Sheely Farms Elementary School
628 students
- Tolleson Virtu 37
Tolleson Virtual Academy
37 students
What this shows Arizona Desert Elementary School reports 843 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arizona Desert Elementary School compares
Arizona Desert Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.3:1 | ▲ 55% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.9% | ▲ 39% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 843 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.3:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
843
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
26.3:1
students per teacher
- 55% above state mean
Top 96% in Arizona - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
41.6%
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
$11,827
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.2%
African American 10.4%
White 4.2%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.1, Arizona Desert Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tolleson Elementary District (4264) reports $11,827 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arizona Desert Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Oasis Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sheely Farms Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tolleson Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arizona Desert Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 6.2:1
- Resource Index
- 73/100
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 (~843 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arizona Desert Elementary School
How many students attend Arizona Desert Elementary School?
Arizona Desert Elementary School has 843 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tolleson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 694 (2022-23) → 776 (2023-24), up 82.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arizona Desert Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arizona Desert Elementary School is 26.3:1, which is 55% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arizona Desert Elementary School?
66.9% of students at Arizona Desert Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arizona Desert Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Arizona Desert Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 82.2% of enrollment, in Tolleson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arizona Desert Elementary School?
Arizona Desert Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Arizona Desert Elementary School rank among schools in Tolleson?
By Resource Investment Index, Arizona Desert Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Tolleson, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tolleson on the city page.
What other schools are in Tolleson Elementary District (4264)?
Besides Arizona Desert Elementary School, Tolleson Elementary District (4264) also operates Desert Oasis Elementary School (738 students), Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School (721 students), and Sheely Farms Elementary School (628 students). See the Tolleson Elementary District (4264) district page for the complete list.