- Enrollment
- 905
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Barcelona Elementary School held near 873 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 46.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 040060000008 · Glendale, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
847 enr · 18.4:1 · 83.9% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Granada Elementary School-West Campus (905 students)
Barcelona Elementary School held near 873 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 46.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Barcelona Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granada Elemen
Granada Elementary School-West Campus
905 students
- This school
Barcelona Elementary School
847 students
- Catalina Ventu
Catalina Ventura School
842 students
- Alhambra Tradi
Alhambra Traditional School
733 students
- Sevilla Elemen
Sevilla Elementary School-East Campus
717 students
- James W. Rice
James W. Rice Elementary School
686 students
What this shows Barcelona Elementary School reports 847 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barcelona Elementary School compares
Barcelona 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,777
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
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.
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
District finance for Alhambra Elementary District (4280) reports $12,777 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~847 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 858 (2022-23) → 873 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.