Enrollment
229
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Arthur M Hamilton School
Federal NCES profile for Arthur M Hamilton School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040540000446
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arthur M Hamilton School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Arizona schools.
- #107 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 83.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Arthur M Hamilton School has class sizes larger than 70% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arthur M Hamilton School ranks #107 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Murphy Elementary District (4265) · Arizona
NCES ID 040540000446 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arthur M Hamilton School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arthur M Hamilton School
Arthur M Hamilton School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 229 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 83.0% of students qualify for free meals, 72% above the Arizona average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 229 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 105 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #80, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 229 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 94.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 41.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 76 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 229 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Phoenix's public schools, it stands alongside Pan-American Charter School (1,221 students): Arthur M Hamilton School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Murphy Elementary District (4265) also operates William R Sullivan Elementary School (568 students) and Jack L Kuban Elementary School (472 students) alongside Arthur M Hamilton School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Arthur M Hamilton School compares
Arthur M Hamilton School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.0% | ▲ 72% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 70% in Arizona - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
94.8%
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
$12,692
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Murphy Elementary District (4265), which includes Arthur M Hamilton School.
$12,692
Per student
-3%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 29.8%
Federal 41.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Arthur M Hamilton School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William R Sullivan Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jack L Kuban Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arthur M Hamilton School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~229 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Arthur M Hamilton School
How many students attend Arthur M Hamilton School?
Arthur M Hamilton School has 229 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arthur M Hamilton School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arthur M Hamilton School is 19.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arthur M Hamilton School?
83.0% of students at Arthur M Hamilton School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arthur M Hamilton School?
Arthur M Hamilton School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arthur M Hamilton School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Arthur M Hamilton School ranks #107 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.
Is Arthur M Hamilton School a good school?
Arthur M Hamilton School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Arizona schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Murphy Elementary District (4265)?
Besides Arthur M Hamilton School, Murphy Elementary District (4265) also operates William R Sullivan Elementary School (568 students) and Jack L Kuban Elementary School (472 students). See the Murphy Elementary District (4265) district page for the complete list.
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