- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Bernard Black Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bernard Black Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040708002498
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bernard Black Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Arizona schools.
- #127 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 69.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bernard Black Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bernard Black Elementary School ranks #127 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) · Arizona
NCES ID 040708002498 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Bernard Black Elementary School held near 637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 040708002498 · Phoenix, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 14.3:1 · 69.9% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley View School (577 students)
Bernard Black Elementary School held near 637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Bernard Black Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley View Sc
Valley View School
577 students
- Sunland Elemen
Sunland Elementary School
573 students
- Ed & Verma Pas
Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School
485 students
- Irene Lopez Sc
Irene Lopez School
483 students
- Southwest Elem
Southwest Elementary School
475 students
- This school
Bernard Black Elementary School
414 students
What this shows Bernard Black Elementary School reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bernard Black Elementary School compares
Bernard Black 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.9% | ▲ 45% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 30% in Arizona - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
59.9%
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
$14,789
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.1%
African American 31.6%
White 4.1%
Asian 4.1%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Bernard Black Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) reports $14,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bernard Black Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunland Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Irene Lopez School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bernard Black Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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Stetson Hills School
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Union Park School
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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 (~414 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bernard Black Elementary School
How many students attend Bernard Black Elementary School?
Bernard Black Elementary School has 414 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 617 (2022-23) → 637 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bernard Black Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bernard Black Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 9% lower 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 Bernard Black Elementary School?
69.9% of students at Bernard Black Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bernard Black Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bernard Black Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.1% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bernard Black Elementary School?
Bernard Black Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Bernard Black Elementary School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Bernard Black Elementary School ranks #127 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Roosevelt Elementary District (4279)?
Besides Bernard Black Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) also operates Valley View School (577 students), Sunland Elementary School (573 students), and Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School (485 students). See the Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) district page for the complete list.