Enrollment
1,863
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040340002965
Campo Verde High School — Gilbert, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Campo Verde High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 21
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Gilbert Unified District (4239) · Arizona
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
86.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.2:1
vs 17.7:1 Arizona avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Campo Verde High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Campo Verde High School reports 1,863 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 86.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 31% above the Arizona state mean of 17.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 46% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 10.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 79% below the Arizona average and 81% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 339 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 31.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Gilbert Unified District (4239) spends $10,931 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 43.1% from local sources (property taxes), 44.8% from the state, and 12.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Campo Verde High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.2:1 | ▲ 31% | 17.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.0% | ▼ 79% | 48.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,863 | top 97% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
10.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 79% 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
23.2:1
students per teacher
— 31% above state mean
Top 90% in Arizona — lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
31.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,931
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 339 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,863 Top 97% in Arizona — larger than 3% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 86.0
Students per teacher 23.2:1 +31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 10.0% -79% vs state
NCES ID 040340002965
Student demographics
White 61.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 3.5%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 61.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 5.5
Students per counselor 339:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 31.6%
In-school suspensions 40
Out-of-school suspensions 64
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gilbert Unified District (4239), which includes Campo Verde High School.
$10,931
Per student
-27%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 43.1%
State 44.8%
Federal 12.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,992
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Enrollment
- 2,418
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,103
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,303
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
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Frequently asked questions about Campo Verde High School
How many students attend Campo Verde High School?
Campo Verde High School has 1,863 students enrolled. It is a other school in GILBERT, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Campo Verde High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Campo Verde High School is 23.2:1, which is 31% higher than the Arizona average of 17.7:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Campo Verde High School?
10.0% of students at Campo Verde High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Campo Verde High School?
The largest demographic group at Campo Verde High School is White at 61.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in GILBERT, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Campo Verde High School?
Campo Verde High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.