- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
C J Jorgensen School
Federal NCES profile for C J Jorgensen School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040708000588
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C J Jorgensen School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #36 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 75.8%
- free-lunch eligible
C J Jorgensen School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C J Jorgensen School ranks #36 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) · Arizona
NCES ID 040708000588 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
C J Jorgensen School held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 040708000588 · Phoenix, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
242 enr · 10.5:1 · 75.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley View School (577 students)
C J Jorgensen School held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
C J Jorgensen School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley View Sc
Valley View School
577 students
- Sunland Elemen
Sunland Elementary School
573 students
- Ed & Verma Pas
Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School
485 students
- Irene Lopez Sc
Irene Lopez School
483 students
- Southwest Elem
Southwest Elementary School
475 students
- This school
C J Jorgensen School
242 students
What this shows C J Jorgensen School reports 242 students on the CCD universe file.
How C J Jorgensen School compares
C J Jorgensen 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 38% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.8% | ▲ 57% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 9% in Arizona - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,789
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.6%
African American 4.1%
White 1.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.0, C J Jorgensen School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) reports $14,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How C J Jorgensen School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunland Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irene Lopez School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C J Jorgensen School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- 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.
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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 (~242 students)
Frequently asked questions about C J Jorgensen School
How many students attend C J Jorgensen School?
C J Jorgensen School has 242 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at C J Jorgensen School?
The student-teacher ratio at C J Jorgensen School is 10.5:1, which is 38% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 33% 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 J Jorgensen School?
75.8% of students at C J Jorgensen School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C J Jorgensen School?
The largest demographic group at C J Jorgensen School is Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C J Jorgensen School?
C J Jorgensen School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does C J Jorgensen School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, C J Jorgensen School ranks #36 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 Roosevelt Elementary District (4279)?
Besides C J Jorgensen School, Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) also operates Valley View School (577 students), Sunland Elementary School (573 students), and Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School (485 students). See the Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) district page for the complete list.