Enrollment
477
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chino Valley, AZ
Del Rio Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Del Rio Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040000300147
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Del Rio Elementary School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Arizona schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Chino Valley · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Del Rio Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Del Rio Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Chino Valley, AZ.
School address
District: Chino Valley Unified District (4474) · Arizona
NCES ID 040000300147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Del Rio Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Del Rio Elementary School
Del Rio Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Chino Valley, Arizona, enrolling 477 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.9% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 477 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 332 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #278, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 49/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Chino Valley Unified District (4474) spends $9,394 per pupil, 29% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Chino Valley Unified District (4474) also operates Chino Valley High School (712 students) and Territorial Early Childhood Center (577 students) alongside Del Rio Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Del Rio Elementary School compares
Del Rio Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▲ 1% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 70% in Arizona - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.3%
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
$9,394
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 64.2%
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Del Rio Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chino Valley Unified District (4474), which includes Del Rio Elementary School.
$9,394
Per student
-29%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 40.8%
Federal 22.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Del Rio Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chino Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Territorial Early Childhood Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Del Rio Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~477 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Del Rio Elementary School
How many students attend Del Rio Elementary School?
Del Rio Elementary School has 477 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chino Valley, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Del Rio Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Del Rio Elementary School is 19.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Del Rio Elementary School?
48.9% of students at Del Rio Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Del Rio Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Del Rio Elementary School is White at 64.2% of enrollment, in Chino Valley, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Del Rio Elementary School?
Del Rio Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Del Rio Elementary School rank among public schools in Chino Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Del Rio Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Chino Valley, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Chino Valley on the city page.
Is Del Rio Elementary School a good school?
Del Rio Elementary School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Arizona schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Chino Valley Unified District (4474)?
Besides Del Rio Elementary School, Chino Valley Unified District (4474) also operates Chino Valley High School (712 students), Territorial Early Childhood Center (577 students), and Heritage Middle School (461 students). See the Chino Valley Unified District (4474) district page for the complete list.
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