- Enrollment
- 979
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Cactus Wren Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cactus Wren Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040906000919
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cactus Wren Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Arizona schools.
- #16 of 116
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 71.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cactus Wren Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cactus Wren Elementary School ranks #16 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Washington Elementary School District (4260) · Arizona
NCES ID 040906000919 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Cactus Wren Elementary School held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 040906000919 · Phoenix, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 12.1:1 · 71.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Lookout Mountain School (979 students)
Cactus Wren Elementary School held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Cactus Wren Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lookout Mounta
Lookout Mountain School
979 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary School
903 students
- Acacia Element
Acacia Elementary School
806 students
- Orangewood Sch
Orangewood School
797 students
- Palo Verde Mid
Palo Verde Middle School
797 students
- This school
Cactus Wren Elementary School
413 students
What this shows Cactus Wren Elementary School reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cactus Wren Elementary School compares
Cactus Wren 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 29% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.8% | ▲ 49% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 15% in Arizona - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
69.7%
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
$12,008
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.6%
White 16.5%
African American 9.9%
Asian 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.6%
Two or More 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Cactus Wren Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington Elementary School District (4260) reports $12,008 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cactus Wren Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lookout Mountain School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Acacia Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orangewood School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palo Verde Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cactus Wren Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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Inspiration Mountain School
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Nationwide elementary 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 (~413 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cactus Wren Elementary School
How many students attend Cactus Wren Elementary School?
Cactus Wren Elementary School has 413 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 422 (2022-23) → 411 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cactus Wren Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cactus Wren Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 29% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 23% 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 Cactus Wren Elementary School?
71.8% of students at Cactus Wren Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cactus Wren Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cactus Wren Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.6% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cactus Wren Elementary School?
Cactus Wren Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cactus Wren Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Cactus Wren Elementary School ranks #16 of 116 elementary 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 elementary schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington Elementary School District (4260)?
Besides Cactus Wren Elementary School, Washington Elementary School District (4260) also operates Lookout Mountain School (979 students), Mountain View Elementary School (903 students), and Acacia Elementary School (806 students). See the Washington Elementary School District (4260) district page for the complete list.