- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bagdad, AZ
Bagdad Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bagdad Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040100000052
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bagdad Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Bagdad · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bagdad Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bagdad Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Bagdad, AZ.
School address
District: Bagdad Unified District (4468) · Arizona
NCES ID 040100000052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Bagdad Elementary School grew from 277 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (+12.6%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 040100000052 · Bagdad, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 16.8:1 · 32.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Bagdad Middle / Senior High School (211 students)
Bagdad Elementary School grew from 277 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (+12.6%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Bagdad Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bagdad Elementary School
286 students
- Bagdad Middle
Bagdad Middle / Senior High School
211 students
- Sultan Virtual 20
Sultan Virtual Academy
20 students
What this shows Bagdad Elementary School reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bagdad Elementary School compares
Bagdad 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 32% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Arizona - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$15,182
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.2%
Hispanic or Latino 30.4%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Bagdad Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bagdad Unified District (4468) reports $15,182 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bagdad Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagdad Middle / Senior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sultan Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bagdad Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 20
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Bagdad
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~286 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bagdad Elementary School
How many students attend Bagdad Elementary School?
Bagdad Elementary School has 286 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bagdad, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 277 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bagdad Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bagdad Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bagdad Elementary School?
32.9% of students at Bagdad Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bagdad Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bagdad Elementary School is White at 61.2% of enrollment, in Bagdad, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bagdad Elementary School?
Bagdad Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Bagdad Elementary School rank among schools in Bagdad?
By Resource Investment Index, Bagdad Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Bagdad, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bagdad on the city page.
What other schools are in Bagdad Unified District (4468)?
Besides Bagdad Elementary School, Bagdad Unified District (4468) also operates Bagdad Middle / Senior High School (211 students) and Sultan Virtual Academy (20 students). See the Bagdad Unified District (4468) district page for the complete list.