- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tolleson, AZ
Country Place Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Country Place Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040444002497
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Country Place Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Tolleson · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 57.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Country Place Elementary has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Country Place Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Tolleson, AZ.
School address
District: Littleton Elementary District (4278) · Arizona
NCES ID 040444002497 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Country Place Elementary held near 896 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-41 students YoY 040444002497 · Tolleson, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
900 enr · 18.4:1 · 57.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Quentin Elementary School (914 students)
Country Place Elementary held near 896 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Country Place Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Quentin Elemen
Quentin Elementary School
914 students
- This school
Country Place Elementary
900 students
- Estrella Vista
Estrella Vista Elementary School
893 students
- Fine Arts Acad
Fine Arts Academy
811 students
- Littleton Elem
Littleton Elementary School
802 students
- Collier Elemen
Collier Elementary School
773 students
What this shows Country Place Elementary reports 900 students on the CCD universe file.
How Country Place Elementary compares
Country Place Elementary 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.0% | ▲ 18% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 900 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
900
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 66% in Arizona - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.1%
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
$10,493
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
0
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.1%
African American 11.8%
White 4.7%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Country Place Elementary is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Littleton Elementary District (4278) reports $10,493 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Country Place Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Estrella Vista Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fine Arts Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Littleton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Collier Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Country Place Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Tolleson
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~900 students)
Frequently asked questions about Country Place Elementary
How many students attend Country Place Elementary?
Country Place Elementary has 900 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tolleson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 937 (2022-23) → 896 (2023-24), nearly flat (-41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Country Place Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Country Place Elementary is 18.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Country Place Elementary?
57.0% of students at Country Place Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Country Place Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Country Place Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 79.1% of enrollment, in Tolleson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Country Place Elementary?
Country Place Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Country Place Elementary rank among elementary schools in Tolleson?
By Resource Investment Index, Country Place Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Tolleson, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Tolleson on the city page.
What other schools are in Littleton Elementary District (4278)?
Besides Country Place Elementary, Littleton Elementary District (4278) also operates Quentin Elementary School (914 students), Estrella Vista Elementary School (893 students), and Fine Arts Academy (811 students). See the Littleton Elementary District (4278) district page for the complete list.