Enrollment
842
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Catalina Ventura School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Catalina Ventura School
Catalina Ventura School is a higher-need, large elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 842 students.
At 17.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arizona median, within a few percentage points of the 17:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 842 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 204 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #186, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and Asian (12%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 842 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 36.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 209 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 842 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Phoenix's elementary schools, it stands alongside Academy of Math and Science Avondale (1,175 students): Catalina Ventura School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Alhambra Elementary District (4280) also operates Granada Elementary School-West Campus (905 students) and Barcelona Elementary School (847 students) alongside Catalina Ventura 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 Catalina Ventura School compares
Catalina Ventura 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,648
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alhambra Elementary District (4280), which includes Catalina Ventura School.
$11,648
Per student
-11%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.7%
State 42.7%
Federal 36.6%
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 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
- 905
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~842 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Catalina Ventura School a good school?
Catalina Ventura School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. 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 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.
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