- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Bret Tarver Education Complex
Federal NCES profile for Bret Tarver Education Complex, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040396001543
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bret Tarver Education Complex earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #175 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 35.8:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 179
- students enrolled
Bret Tarver Education Complex has class sizes larger than 99% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bret Tarver Education Complex ranks #175 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Isaac Elementary District (4259) · Arizona
NCES ID 040396001543 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Bret Tarver Education Complex shrank from 161 students in 2022-23 to 146 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 040396001543 · Phoenix, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
179 enr · 35.8:1 · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Pueblo Del Sol Middle School (659 students)
Bret Tarver Education Complex shrank from 161 students in 2022-23 to 146 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Bret Tarver Education Complex in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pueblo Del Sol
Pueblo Del Sol Middle School
659 students
- Morris K. Udal
Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes
553 students
- Alta E Butler
Alta E Butler School
541 students
- J B Sutton Ele
J B Sutton Elementary School
522 students
- Isaac Middle S
Isaac Middle School
474 students
- This school 179
Bret Tarver Education Complex
179 students
What this shows Bret Tarver Education Complex reports 179 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bret Tarver Education Complex compares
Bret Tarver Education Complex 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 | 35.8:1 | ▲ 111% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 179 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
35.8:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
179
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
35.8:1
students per teacher
- 111% above state mean
Top 99% in Arizona - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,074
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.2%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
White 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.8, Bret Tarver Education Complex is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Isaac Elementary District (4259) reports $15,074 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bret Tarver Education Complex Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo Del Sol Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alta E Butler School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| J B Sutton Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Isaac Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bret Tarver Education Complex's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pan-American Charter School
Standard public school
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Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Standard public school
1,031 students
Westwind Elementary School
Standard public school
932 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Stetson Hills School
Standard public school
887 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Union Park School
Standard public school
873 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fireside Elementary School
Standard public school
693 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~179 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bret Tarver Education Complex
How many students attend Bret Tarver Education Complex?
Bret Tarver Education Complex has 179 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 161 (2022-23) → 146 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bret Tarver Education Complex?
The student-teacher ratio at Bret Tarver Education Complex is 35.8:1, which is 111% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 128% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bret Tarver Education Complex?
The largest demographic group at Bret Tarver Education Complex is Hispanic or Latino at 92.2% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bret Tarver Education Complex?
Bret Tarver Education Complex 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, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bret Tarver Education Complex rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Bret Tarver Education Complex ranks #175 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 Isaac Elementary District (4259)?
Besides Bret Tarver Education Complex, Isaac Elementary District (4259) also operates Pueblo Del Sol Middle School (659 students), Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes (553 students), and Alta E Butler School (541 students). See the Isaac Elementary District (4259) district page for the complete list.