- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Goodyear, AZ
Belen Soto Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Belen Soto Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040438003661
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belen Soto Elementary School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Arizona schools.
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.5:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 13.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,123
- students enrolled
Belen Soto Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Litchfield Elementary District (4281) · Arizona
NCES ID 040438003661 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Belen Soto Elementary School grew from 997 students in 2022-23 to 1,048 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+51 students YoY 040438003661 · Goodyear, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
1,123 enr · 25.5:1 · 13.9% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Verrado Heritage Elementary School (1,014 students)
Belen Soto Elementary School grew from 997 students in 2022-23 to 1,048 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Belen Soto Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Belen Soto Elementary School
1,123 students
- Verrado Herita
Verrado Heritage Elementary School
1,014 students
- Western Sky Mi
Western Sky Middle School
952 students
- Verrado Elemen
Verrado Elementary School
847 students
- Wigwam Creek M
Wigwam Creek Middle School
782 students
- Verrado Middle
Verrado Middle School
731 students
What this shows Belen Soto Elementary School reports 1,123 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belen Soto Elementary School compares
Belen Soto 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 | 25.5:1 | ▲ 50% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.9% | ▼ 71% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,123 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,123
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 95% in Arizona - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
41.9%
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
$9,992
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
101
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.9%
White 42.5%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Belen Soto Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Litchfield Elementary District (4281) reports $9,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belen Soto Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verrado Heritage Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Sky Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Verrado Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wigwam Creek Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Verrado Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belen Soto Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~1,123 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belen Soto Elementary School
How many students attend Belen Soto Elementary School?
Belen Soto Elementary School has 1,123 students enrolled. It is a public school in Goodyear, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 997 (2022-23) → 1,048 (2023-24), up 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belen Soto Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belen Soto Elementary School is 25.5:1, which is 50% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belen Soto Elementary School?
13.9% of students at Belen Soto Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belen Soto Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Belen Soto Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.9% of enrollment, in Goodyear, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belen Soto Elementary School?
Belen Soto Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Litchfield Elementary District (4281)?
Besides Belen Soto Elementary School, Litchfield Elementary District (4281) also operates Verrado Heritage Elementary School (1,014 students), Western Sky Middle School (952 students), and Verrado Elementary School (847 students). See the Litchfield Elementary District (4281) district page for the complete list.