- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Arthur M Hamilton School shrank from 229 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (-15.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 040540000446 · Phoenix, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
229 enr · 19.1:1 · 83.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: William R Sullivan Elementary School (568 students)
Arthur M Hamilton School shrank from 229 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (-15.3%). Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Arthur M Hamilton School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William R Sull
William R Sullivan Elementary School
568 students
- Jack L Kuban E
Jack L Kuban Elementary School
472 students
- This school
Arthur M Hamilton School
229 students
What this shows Arthur M Hamilton School reports 229 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arthur M Hamilton School compares
Arthur M Hamilton School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,466
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 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.
Programs
District finance for Murphy Elementary District (4265) reports $12,466 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~229 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 229 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), down 35.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.