Enrollment
242
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How C J Jorgensen School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at C J Jorgensen School
C J Jorgensen School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 242 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.5:1, C J Jorgensen School is leaner than roughly 91% of Arizona schools and 38% under the state's 17:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 75.8% of students qualify for free meals, 57% above the Arizona average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 242 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 143 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #31.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Its district draws 29.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Phoenix's public schools, it stands alongside Pan-American Charter School (1,221 students): C J Jorgensen School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) also operates Valley View School (577 students) and Sunland Elementary School (573 students) alongside C J Jorgensen School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How C J Jorgensen School compares
C J Jorgensen School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,151
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roosevelt Elementary District (4279), which includes C J Jorgensen School.
$13,151
Per student
+0%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 31.1%
Federal 29.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- 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.
Pan-American Charter School
Standard public school
1,221 students
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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~242 students)
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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.
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. 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.
Is C J Jorgensen School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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