- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Avondale, AZ
Corte Sierra Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Corte Sierra Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040438002342
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Corte Sierra Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #6 of 8
- schools in Avondale · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Corte Sierra Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Corte Sierra Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 schools in Avondale, AZ.
School address
District: Litchfield Elementary District (4281) · Arizona
NCES ID 040438002342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Corte Sierra Elementary School held near 551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 040438002342 · Avondale, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
564 enr · 17.6:1 · 40.0% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Belen Soto Elementary School (1,123 students)
Corte Sierra Elementary School held near 551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Corte Sierra Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belen Soto Ele
Belen Soto Elementary School
1,123 students
- Verrado Herita
Verrado Heritage Elementary School
1,014 students
- Western Sky Mi
Western Sky Middle School
952 students
- Verrado Elemen
Verrado Elementary School
847 students
- Wigwam Creek M
Wigwam Creek Middle School
782 students
- This school
Corte Sierra Elementary School
564 students
What this shows Corte Sierra Elementary School reports 564 students on the CCD universe file.
How Corte Sierra Elementary School compares
Corte Sierra Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▼ 17% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 564 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
564
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Arizona - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.4%
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
$9,992
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 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 55.3%
White 21.3%
African American 12.4%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Corte Sierra Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Litchfield Elementary District (4281) reports $9,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Corte Sierra Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belen Soto Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Verrado Heritage Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Sky Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Verrado Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wigwam Creek Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Corte Sierra Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools in Avondale
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 (~564 students)
Frequently asked questions about Corte Sierra Elementary School
How many students attend Corte Sierra Elementary School?
Corte Sierra Elementary School has 564 students enrolled. It is a public school in Avondale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 560 (2022-23) → 551 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Corte Sierra Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Corte Sierra Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Corte Sierra Elementary School?
40.0% of students at Corte Sierra Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Corte Sierra Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Corte Sierra Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.3% of enrollment, in Avondale, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Corte Sierra Elementary School?
Corte Sierra Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Corte Sierra Elementary School rank among schools in Avondale?
By Resource Investment Index, Corte Sierra Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 schools in Avondale, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Avondale on the city page.
What other schools are in Litchfield Elementary District (4281)?
Besides Corte Sierra Elementary School, Litchfield Elementary District (4281) also operates Belen Soto Elementary School (1,123 students), Verrado Heritage Elementary School (1,014 students), and Western Sky Middle School (952 students). See the Litchfield Elementary District (4281) district page for the complete list.