- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buckeye, AZ
Bales Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bales Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040138003123
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bales Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Arizona schools.
- #8 of 12
- schools in Buckeye · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 53.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bales Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bales Elementary School ranks #8 of 12 schools in Buckeye, AZ.
School address
District: Buckeye Elementary District (4269) · Arizona
NCES ID 040138003123 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Bales Elementary School held near 657 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 040138003123 · Buckeye, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
699 enr · 21.8:1 · 53.0% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Buckeye Elementary School (1,150 students)
Bales Elementary School held near 657 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Bales Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Buckeye Elemen
Buckeye Elementary School
1,150 students
- Steven R. Jasi
Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School
855 students
- John S Mccain
John S Mccain Iii Elementary School
777 students
- Inca Elementar
Inca Elementary School
735 students
- This school
Bales Elementary School
699 students
- Marionneaux El
Marionneaux Elementary School
697 students
What this shows Bales Elementary School reports 699 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bales Elementary School compares
Bales 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 28% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.0% | ▲ 10% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 699 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
699
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 85% in Arizona - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
61.9%
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
$9,900
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 699 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.5%
White 16.7%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Bales Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Buckeye Elementary District (4269) reports $9,900 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bales Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John S Mccain Iii Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Inca Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marionneaux Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bales Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 30.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Buckeye
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Verrado Heritage Elementary School
Standard public school
1,014 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Blue Horizons Elementary School
Standard public school
976 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Marionneaux Elementary School
Standard public school
697 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Desert Sunset Elementary School
Standard public school
648 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10
Standard public school
602 students
Festival Foothills Elementary School
Standard public school
262 students 16.4:1 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 (~699 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bales Elementary School
How many students attend Bales Elementary School?
Bales Elementary School has 699 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buckeye, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 659 (2022-23) → 657 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bales Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bales Elementary School is 21.8:1, which is 28% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bales Elementary School?
53.0% of students at Bales Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bales Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bales Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.5% of enrollment, in Buckeye, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bales Elementary School?
Bales 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 Bales Elementary School rank among schools in Buckeye?
By Resource Investment Index, Bales Elementary School ranks #8 of 12 schools in Buckeye, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Buckeye on the city page.
What other schools are in Buckeye Elementary District (4269)?
Besides Bales Elementary School, Buckeye Elementary District (4269) also operates Buckeye Elementary School (1,150 students), Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School (855 students), and John S Mccain Iii Elementary School (777 students). See the Buckeye Elementary District (4269) district page for the complete list.