- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tempe, AZ
C I Waggoner School
Federal NCES profile for C I Waggoner School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040423000336
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C I Waggoner School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Arizona schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #8 of 19
- schools in Tempe · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 19.9%
- free-lunch eligible
C I Waggoner School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C I Waggoner School ranks #8 of 19 schools in Tempe, AZ.
School address
District: Kyrene Elementary District (4267) · Arizona
NCES ID 040423000336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
C I Waggoner School held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 040423000336 · Tempe, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 13.9:1 · 19.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Kyrene Altadena Middle School (857 students)
C I Waggoner School held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
C I Waggoner School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kyrene Altaden
Kyrene Altadena Middle School
857 students
- Kyrene Aprende
Kyrene Aprende Middle School
834 students
- Kyrene Akimel
Kyrene Akimel a-Al Middle School
792 students
- Kyrene Middle
Kyrene Middle School
759 students
- Kyrene Del Cie
Kyrene Del Cielo School
655 students
- This school
C I Waggoner School
417 students
What this shows C I Waggoner School reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How C I Waggoner School compares
C I Waggoner 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.9% | ▼ 59% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 27% in Arizona - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$10,500
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.9%
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%
Two or More 11.0%
African American 6.7%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, C I Waggoner School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kyrene Elementary District (4267) reports $10,500 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How C I Waggoner School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrene Altadena Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kyrene Aprende Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kyrene Akimel a-Al Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kyrene Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kyrene Del Cielo School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C I Waggoner School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Tempe
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 (~417 students)
Frequently asked questions about C I Waggoner School
How many students attend C I Waggoner School?
C I Waggoner School has 417 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tempe, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at C I Waggoner School?
The student-teacher ratio at C I Waggoner School is 13.9:1, which is 18% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 11% 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 C I Waggoner School?
19.9% of students at C I Waggoner School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C I Waggoner School?
The largest demographic group at C I Waggoner School is White at 42.9% of enrollment, in Tempe, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C I Waggoner School?
C I Waggoner School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 C I Waggoner School rank among schools in Tempe?
By Resource Investment Index, C I Waggoner School ranks #8 of 19 schools in Tempe, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tempe on the city page.
What other schools are in Kyrene Elementary District (4267)?
Besides C I Waggoner School, Kyrene Elementary District (4267) also operates Kyrene Altadena Middle School (857 students), Kyrene Aprende Middle School (834 students), and Kyrene Akimel a-Al Middle School (792 students). See the Kyrene Elementary District (4267) district page for the complete list.