- Enrollment
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Charles W. Harris School
Federal NCES profile for Charles W. Harris School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040168000091
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 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
Charles W. Harris School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #143 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 69.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles W. Harris School has class sizes larger than 88% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles W. Harris School ranks #143 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Cartwright Elementary District (4282) · Arizona
NCES ID 040168000091 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
Charles W. Harris School shrank from 931 students in 2022-23 to 870 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE held 39.5 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-61 students YoY 040168000091 · Phoenix, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
875 enr · 22.4:1 · 69.9% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Frank Borman School (960 students)
Charles W. Harris School shrank from 931 students in 2022-23 to 870 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE held 39.5 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Charles W. Harris School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Frank Borman S
Frank Borman School
960 students
- This school
Charles W. Harris School
875 students
- Peralta School
Peralta School
817 students
- Manuel Pena Jr
Manuel Pena Jr. School
806 students
- Sunset School
Sunset School
739 students
- Tomahawk Schoo
Tomahawk School
718 students
What this shows Charles W. Harris School reports 875 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles W. Harris School compares
Charles W. Harris 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 32% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.9% | ▲ 45% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 875 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
875
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 88% in Arizona - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
51.3%
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
$11,949
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 875 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.6%
African American 2.3%
White 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.4, Charles W. Harris School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cartwright Elementary District (4282) reports $11,949 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles W. Harris School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Borman School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peralta School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manuel Pena Jr. School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tomahawk School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles W. Harris School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pan-American Charter School
Standard public school
1,221 students
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Standard public school
1,031 students
Westwind Elementary School
Standard public school
932 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Stetson Hills School
Standard public school
887 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Union Park School
Standard public school
873 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fireside Elementary School
Standard public school
693 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~875 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Charles W. Harris School
How many students attend Charles W. Harris School?
Charles W. Harris School has 875 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 931 (2022-23) → 870 (2023-24), down 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles W. Harris School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles W. Harris School is 22.4:1, which is 32% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charles W. Harris School?
69.9% of students at Charles W. Harris School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles W. Harris School?
The largest demographic group at Charles W. Harris School is Hispanic or Latino at 94.6% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles W. Harris School?
Charles W. Harris School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Charles W. Harris School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles W. Harris School ranks #143 of 179 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 schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Cartwright Elementary District (4282)?
Besides Charles W. Harris School, Cartwright Elementary District (4282) also operates Frank Borman School (960 students), Peralta School (817 students), and Manuel Pena Jr. School (806 students). See the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) district page for the complete list.