- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Cecil Shamley School shrank from 549 students in 2022-23 to 489 in 2023-24 (-10.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.4 → 36.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 040831000778 · Tempe, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
411 enr · 9.8:1 · 80.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Connolly Middle School (923 students)
Cecil Shamley School shrank from 549 students in 2022-23 to 489 in 2023-24 (-10.9%). Teacher FTE lost 42.4 → 36.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Cecil Shamley School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Connolly Middl
Connolly Middle School
923 students
- Nevitt Element
Nevitt Elementary School
712 students
- Geneva Epps Mo
Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School
694 students
- Fees College P
Fees College Preparatory Middle School
645 students
- Broadmor Eleme
Broadmor Elementary School
575 students
- This school
Cecil Shamley School
411 students
What this shows Cecil Shamley School reports 411 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cecil Shamley School compares
Cecil Shamley School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,504
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
Counselors0.3 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.
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
District finance for Tempe School District (4258) reports $12,504 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~411 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 489 (2023-24), down 60.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.