- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buckeye, AZ
Blue Horizons Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Blue Horizons Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040432003733
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blue Horizons Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Arizona schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Buckeye · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.4:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Blue Horizons Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Horizons Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Buckeye, AZ.
School address
District: Liberty Elementary District (4266) · Arizona
NCES ID 040432003733 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+73 students YoY
Blue Horizons Elementary School grew from 867 students in 2022-23 to 940 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+73 students YoY 040432003733 · Buckeye, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
976 enr · 26.4:1 · 39.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Westar Elementary School (815 students)
Blue Horizons Elementary School grew from 867 students in 2022-23 to 940 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Blue Horizons Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Blue Horizons Elementary School
976 students
- Westar Element
Westar Elementary School
815 students
- Las Brisas Aca
Las Brisas Academy
663 students
- Rainbow Valley
Rainbow Valley Elementary School
583 students
- Freedom Elemen
Freedom Elementary School
574 students
- Estrella Mount
Estrella Mountain Elementary School
525 students
What this shows Blue Horizons Elementary School reports 976 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blue Horizons Elementary School compares
Blue Horizons 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 | 26.4:1 | ▲ 55% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▼ 17% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 976 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.4:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
976
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.4:1
students per teacher
- 55% above state mean
Top 96% in Arizona - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$9,201
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 976 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.5%
White 19.1%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Blue Horizons Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Liberty Elementary District (4266) reports $9,201 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blue Horizons Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westar Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Las Brisas Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rainbow Valley Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Freedom Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Estrella Mountain Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blue Horizons Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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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 (~976 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blue Horizons Elementary School
How many students attend Blue Horizons Elementary School?
Blue Horizons Elementary School has 976 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buckeye, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 867 (2022-23) → 940 (2023-24), up 73.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Horizons Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Horizons Elementary School is 26.4:1, which is 55% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blue Horizons Elementary School?
39.9% of students at Blue Horizons Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blue Horizons Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Blue Horizons Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.5% of enrollment, in Buckeye, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blue Horizons Elementary School?
Blue Horizons Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Blue Horizons Elementary School rank among schools in Buckeye?
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Horizons Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Buckeye, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Buckeye on the city page.
What other schools are in Liberty Elementary District (4266)?
Besides Blue Horizons Elementary School, Liberty Elementary District (4266) also operates Westar Elementary School (815 students), Las Brisas Academy (663 students), and Rainbow Valley Elementary School (583 students). See the Liberty Elementary District (4266) district page for the complete list.