- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glendale, AZ
Bicentennial South School
Federal NCES profile for Bicentennial South School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040342001538
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bicentennial South School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #30 of 46
- schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 61.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bicentennial South School has class sizes larger than 80% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bicentennial South School ranks #30 of 46 schools in Glendale, AZ.
School address
District: Glendale Elementary District (4271) · Arizona
NCES ID 040342001538 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-116 students YoY
Bicentennial South School shrank from 896 students in 2022-23 to 780 in 2023-24 (-12.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-116 students YoY 040342001538 · Glendale, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
729 enr · 20.8:1 · 61.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Horizon School (856 students)
Bicentennial South School shrank from 896 students in 2022-23 to 780 in 2023-24 (-12.9%). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Bicentennial South School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Horizon School
Horizon School
856 students
- Challenger Mid
Challenger Middle School
839 students
- William C Jack
William C Jack School
811 students
- This school
Bicentennial South School
729 students
- Harold W Smith
Harold W Smith School
719 students
- Desert Spirit
Desert Spirit
682 students
What this shows Bicentennial South School reports 729 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bicentennial South School compares
Bicentennial South School is a shrinking 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 22% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.9% | ▲ 28% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 729 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
729
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 80% in Arizona - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.8%
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
$10,795
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
5
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.5%
African American 4.8%
White 4.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.3, Bicentennial South School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Glendale Elementary District (4271) reports $10,795 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bicentennial South School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Challenger Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William C Jack School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harold W Smith School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Spirit | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bicentennial South School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~729 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bicentennial South School
How many students attend Bicentennial South School?
Bicentennial South School has 729 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glendale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 896 (2022-23) → 780 (2023-24), down 116.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bicentennial South School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bicentennial South School is 20.8:1, which is 22% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bicentennial South School?
61.9% of students at Bicentennial South School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bicentennial South School?
The largest demographic group at Bicentennial South School is Hispanic or Latino at 88.5% of enrollment, in Glendale, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bicentennial South School?
Bicentennial South School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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).
How does Bicentennial South School rank among schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Bicentennial South School ranks #30 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 Glendale Elementary District (4271)?
Besides Bicentennial South School, Glendale Elementary District (4271) also operates Horizon School (856 students), Challenger Middle School (839 students), and William C Jack School (811 students). See the Glendale Elementary District (4271) district page for the complete list.