- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Copper King Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Copper King Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040621001573
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Copper King Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #28 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 58.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Copper King Elementary has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Copper King Elementary ranks #28 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Pendergast Elementary District (4283) · Arizona
NCES ID 040621001573 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Copper King Elementary shrank from 786 students in 2022-23 to 745 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 040621001573 · Phoenix, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
738 enr · 18:1 · 58.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden Lakes Elementary School (941 students)
Copper King Elementary shrank from 786 students in 2022-23 to 745 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Copper King Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garden Lakes E
Garden Lakes Elementary School
941 students
- Westwind Eleme
Westwind Elementary School
932 students
- This school
Copper King Elementary
738 students
- Desert Horizon
Desert Horizon Elementary School
690 students
- Desert Mirage
Desert Mirage Elementary School
675 students
- Pendergast Ele
Pendergast Elementary School
665 students
What this shows Copper King Elementary reports 738 students on the CCD universe file.
How Copper King Elementary compares
Copper King Elementary 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 6% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.9% | ▲ 22% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 738 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
738
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 63% in Arizona - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
1.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,225
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 738 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.1%
African American 11.4%
White 8.4%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Copper King Elementary is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pendergast Elementary District (4283) reports $10,225 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Copper King Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Lakes Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwind Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Horizon Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Mirage Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pendergast Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Copper King Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~738 students)
Frequently asked questions about Copper King Elementary
How many students attend Copper King Elementary?
Copper King Elementary has 738 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 786 (2022-23) → 745 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Copper King Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Copper King Elementary is 18:1, which is 6% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Copper King Elementary?
58.9% of students at Copper King Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Copper King Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Copper King Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 75.1% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Copper King Elementary?
Copper King Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Copper King Elementary rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Copper King Elementary ranks #28 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 Pendergast Elementary District (4283)?
Besides Copper King Elementary, Pendergast Elementary District (4283) also operates Garden Lakes Elementary School (941 students), Westwind Elementary School (932 students), and Desert Horizon Elementary School (690 students). See the Pendergast Elementary District (4283) district page for the complete list.