Enrollment
411
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tempe, AZ
Cecil Shamley School
Federal NCES profile for Cecil Shamley School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040831000778
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cecil Shamley School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Arizona schools.
- #9 of 19
- schools in Tempe · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 80.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cecil Shamley School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cecil Shamley School ranks #9 of 19 schools in Tempe, AZ.
School address
District: Tempe School District (4258) · Arizona
NCES ID 040831000778 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.8:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cecil Shamley School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cecil Shamley School
Cecil Shamley School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Tempe, Arizona, enrolling 411 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.8:1, Cecil Shamley School is leaner than roughly 92% of Arizona schools and 42% under the state's 17:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 80.9% of students qualify for free meals, 67% above the Arizona average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 411 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 231 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #83.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and White (12%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1370 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 98.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 142 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 411 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Tempe's public schools, it stands alongside Asu Preparatory Academy Digital (3,850 students): Cecil Shamley School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Tempe School District (4258) also operates Connolly Middle School (923 students) and Nevitt Elementary School (712 students) alongside Cecil Shamley 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 Cecil Shamley School compares
Cecil Shamley 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 42% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.9% | ▲ 67% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
411
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 8% in Arizona - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
98.5%
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
$11,917
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.5 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 59.9%
White 12.4%
African American 10.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.1%
Asian 5.4%
Two or More 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Cecil Shamley School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tempe School District (4258), which includes Cecil Shamley School.
$11,917
Per student
-9%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.6%
State 29.1%
Federal 13.3%
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 Cecil Shamley School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connolly Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nevitt Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fees College Preparatory Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broadmor Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cecil Shamley School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Tempe
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~411 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cecil Shamley School
How many students attend Cecil Shamley School?
Cecil Shamley School has 411 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tempe, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cecil Shamley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cecil Shamley School is 9.8:1, which is 42% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 38% 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 Cecil Shamley School?
80.9% of students at Cecil Shamley School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cecil Shamley School?
The largest demographic group at Cecil Shamley School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.9% of enrollment, in Tempe, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cecil Shamley School?
Cecil Shamley School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Cecil Shamley School rank among schools in Tempe?
By Resource Investment Index, Cecil Shamley School ranks #9 of 19 schools in Tempe, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tempe on the city page.
Is Cecil Shamley School a good school?
Cecil Shamley School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of 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 Tempe School District (4258)?
Besides Cecil Shamley School, Tempe School District (4258) also operates Connolly Middle School (923 students), Nevitt Elementary School (712 students), and Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School (694 students). See the Tempe School District (4258) district page for the complete list.
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