Enrollment
847
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glendale, AZ
Barcelona Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Barcelona Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040060000008
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barcelona Elementary School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #45 of 46
- schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 83.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Barcelona Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barcelona Elementary School ranks #45 of 46 schools in Glendale, AZ.
School address
District: Alhambra Elementary District (4280) · Arizona
NCES ID 040060000008 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Barcelona Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Barcelona Elementary School
Barcelona Elementary School is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Glendale, Arizona, enrolling 847 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 83.9% of students qualify for free meals, 74% above the Arizona average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 847 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 95 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #71, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 424 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 73.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 36.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Glendale's public schools, it stands alongside Sandra Day O'connor High School (2,658 students): Barcelona Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.4:1 vs 25.6:1).
Alhambra Elementary District (4280) also operates Granada Elementary School-West Campus (905 students) and Catalina Ventura School (842 students) alongside Barcelona Elementary 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 Barcelona Elementary School compares
Barcelona Elementary 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.9% | ▲ 74% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 847 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
847
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 66% in Arizona - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
73.3%
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
$11,648
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
111
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.5%
African American 13.2%
White 7.9%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Two or More 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Barcelona Elementary School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alhambra Elementary District (4280), which includes Barcelona Elementary School.
$11,648
Per student
-11%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.7%
State 42.7%
Federal 36.6%
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 Barcelona Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granada Elementary School-West Campus | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Catalina Ventura School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alhambra Traditional School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sevilla Elementary School-East Campus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James W. Rice Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barcelona Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 905
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Glendale
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~847 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Barcelona Elementary School
How many students attend Barcelona Elementary School?
Barcelona Elementary School has 847 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glendale, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barcelona Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barcelona Elementary School is 18.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barcelona Elementary School?
83.9% of students at Barcelona Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barcelona Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Barcelona Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 70.5% of enrollment, in Glendale, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barcelona Elementary School?
Barcelona Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Barcelona Elementary School rank among schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Barcelona Elementary School ranks #45 of 46 schools in Glendale, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Glendale on the city page.
Is Barcelona Elementary School a good school?
Barcelona Elementary School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. 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 Alhambra Elementary District (4280)?
Besides Barcelona Elementary School, Alhambra Elementary District (4280) also operates Granada Elementary School-West Campus (905 students), Catalina Ventura School (842 students), and Alhambra Traditional School (733 students). See the Alhambra Elementary District (4280) district page for the complete list.
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