- Enrollment
- 905
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Catalina Ventura School
Federal NCES profile for Catalina Ventura School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040060000009
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Catalina Ventura School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #13 of 15
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 65.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Catalina Ventura School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Catalina Ventura School ranks #13 of 15 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Alhambra Elementary District (4280) · Arizona
NCES ID 040060000009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Catalina Ventura School held near 886 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 040060000009 · Phoenix, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
842 enr · 17.5:1 · 65.9% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Granada Elementary School-West Campus (905 students)
Catalina Ventura School held near 886 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Catalina Ventura School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granada Elemen
Granada Elementary School-West Campus
905 students
- Barcelona Elem
Barcelona Elementary School
847 students
- This school
Catalina Ventura School
842 students
- Alhambra Tradi
Alhambra Traditional School
733 students
- Sevilla Elemen
Sevilla Elementary School-East Campus
717 students
- James W. Rice
James W. Rice Elementary School
686 students
What this shows Catalina Ventura School reports 842 students on the CCD universe file.
How Catalina Ventura School compares
Catalina Ventura 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 3% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.9% | ▲ 36% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 842 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
842
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Arizona - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.5%
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
$12,777
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 842 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
159
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.6%
Asian 11.9%
White 8.0%
African American 5.1%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Catalina Ventura School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Alhambra Elementary District (4280) reports $12,777 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Catalina Ventura School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granada Elementary School-West Campus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barcelona Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alhambra Traditional School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sevilla Elementary School-East Campus | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James W. Rice Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Catalina Ventura School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Phoenix
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Academy of Math and Science Avondale
Standard public school
1,175 students
Kyrene Altadena Middle School
Standard public school
857 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Inspiration Mountain School
Standard public school
789 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Alhambra Traditional School
Standard public school
733 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
Standard public school
567 students
Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley
Standard public school
563 students
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 (~842 students)
Frequently asked questions about Catalina Ventura School
How many students attend Catalina Ventura School?
Catalina Ventura School has 842 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 872 (2022-23) → 886 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Catalina Ventura School?
The student-teacher ratio at Catalina Ventura School is 17.5:1, which is 3% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Catalina Ventura School?
65.9% of students at Catalina Ventura School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Catalina Ventura School?
The largest demographic group at Catalina Ventura School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.6% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Catalina Ventura School?
Catalina Ventura School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower 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 Catalina Ventura School rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Catalina Ventura School ranks #13 of 15 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 Alhambra Elementary District (4280)?
Besides Catalina Ventura School, Alhambra Elementary District (4280) also operates Granada Elementary School-West Campus (905 students), Barcelona Elementary School (847 students), and Alhambra Traditional School (733 students). See the Alhambra Elementary District (4280) district page for the complete list.