- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eloy, AZ
Curiel School
Federal NCES profile for Curiel School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040279000207
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Curiel School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of Arizona schools.
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 89.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 204
- students enrolled
Curiel School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Eloy Elementary District (4448) · Arizona
NCES ID 040279000207 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Curiel School held near 233 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 040279000207 · Eloy, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
204 enr · 13.6:1 · 89.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Eloy Junior High School (249 students)
Curiel School held near 233 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Curiel School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eloy Junior Hi
Eloy Junior High School
249 students
- Eloy Intermedi
Eloy Intermediate School
241 students
- This school
Curiel School
204 students
What this shows Curiel School reports 204 students on the CCD universe file.
How Curiel School compares
Curiel 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 20% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.6% | ▲ 86% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
204
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 25% in Arizona - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
66.2%
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
$12,604
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
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.9%
White 8.8%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Curiel School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Eloy Elementary District (4448) reports $12,604 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Curiel School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eloy Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eloy Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Curiel School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~204 students)
Frequently asked questions about Curiel School
How many students attend Curiel School?
Curiel School has 204 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eloy, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 241 (2022-23) → 233 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Curiel School?
The student-teacher ratio at Curiel School is 13.6:1, which is 20% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 13% 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 Curiel School?
89.6% of students at Curiel School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Curiel School?
The largest demographic group at Curiel School is Hispanic or Latino at 77.9% of enrollment, in Eloy, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Curiel School?
Curiel School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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).
What other schools are in Eloy Elementary District (4448)?
Besides Curiel School, Eloy Elementary District (4448) also operates Eloy Junior High School (249 students) and Eloy Intermediate School (241 students). See the Eloy Elementary District (4448) district page for the complete list.