- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buckeye, AZ
Buckeye Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Buckeye Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040138002492
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buckeye Elementary School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Arizona schools.
- #11 of 12
- schools in Buckeye · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Buckeye Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buckeye Elementary School ranks #11 of 12 schools in Buckeye, AZ.
School address
District: Buckeye Elementary District (4269) · Arizona
NCES ID 040138002492 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Buckeye Elementary School held near 1,062 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.5 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 040138002492 · Buckeye, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
1,150 enr · 28:1 · 59.0% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School (855 students)
Buckeye Elementary School held near 1,062 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.5 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Buckeye Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Buckeye Elementary School
1,150 students
- Steven R. Jasi
Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School
855 students
- John S Mccain
John S Mccain Iii Elementary School
777 students
- Inca Elementar
Inca Elementary School
735 students
- Bales Elementa
Bales Elementary School
699 students
- Marionneaux El
Marionneaux Elementary School
697 students
What this shows Buckeye Elementary School reports 1,150 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buckeye Elementary School compares
Buckeye 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 | 28:1 | ▲ 65% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▲ 22% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,150 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,150
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
28:1
students per teacher
- 65% above state mean
Top 97% in Arizona - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
47.2%
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
$9,900
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 1150 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.4%
White 15.7%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Buckeye Elementary School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Buckeye Elementary District (4269) reports $9,900 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buckeye Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John S Mccain Iii Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Inca Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bales Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marionneaux Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buckeye Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 30.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Buckeye
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Verrado Heritage Elementary School
Standard public school
1,014 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Blue Horizons Elementary School
Standard public school
976 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Marionneaux Elementary School
Standard public school
697 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Desert Sunset Elementary School
Standard public school
648 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10
Standard public school
602 students
Festival Foothills Elementary School
Standard public school
262 students 16.4:1 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 (~1,150 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buckeye Elementary School
How many students attend Buckeye Elementary School?
Buckeye Elementary School has 1,150 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buckeye, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,038 (2022-23) → 1,062 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckeye Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buckeye Elementary School is 28:1, which is 65% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buckeye Elementary School?
59.0% of students at Buckeye Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buckeye Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Buckeye Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.4% of enrollment, in Buckeye, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buckeye Elementary School?
Buckeye Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Buckeye Elementary School rank among schools in Buckeye?
By Resource Investment Index, Buckeye Elementary School ranks #11 of 12 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 Buckeye Elementary District (4269)?
Besides Buckeye Elementary School, Buckeye Elementary District (4269) also operates Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School (855 students), John S Mccain Iii Elementary School (777 students), and Inca Elementary School (735 students). See the Buckeye Elementary District (4269) district page for the complete list.