- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laveen, AZ
Desert Meadows Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Desert Meadows Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040429002769
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Desert Meadows Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Arizona schools.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Laveen · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Desert Meadows Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Meadows Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Laveen, AZ.
School address
District: Laveen Elementary District (4276) · Arizona
NCES ID 040429002769 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+76 students YoY
Desert Meadows Elementary School grew from 848 students in 2022-23 to 924 in 2023-24 (+9.0%).
Teacher FTE added 53.8 → 56.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+76 students YoY 040429002769 · Laveen, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
1,020 enr · 19.2:1 · 59.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Rogers Ranch School (997 students)
Desert Meadows Elementary School grew from 848 students in 2022-23 to 924 in 2023-24 (+9.0%). Teacher FTE added 53.8 → 56.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Desert Meadows Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Desert Meadows Elementary School
1,020 students
- Rogers Ranch S
Rogers Ranch School
997 students
- Paseo Pointe S
Paseo Pointe School
988 students
- Estrella Footh
Estrella Foothills Global Academy
984 students
- Laveen Element
Laveen Elementary School
894 students
- Vista Del Sur
Vista Del Sur Accelerated
893 students
What this shows Desert Meadows Elementary School reports 1,020 students on the CCD universe file.
How Desert Meadows Elementary School compares
Desert Meadows Elementary School is a growing 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▲ 22% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,020 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,020
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.0%
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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 71% in Arizona - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.4%
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
$10,353
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 1020 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.8%
African American 23.9%
White 6.5%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Desert Meadows Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laveen Elementary District (4276) reports $10,353 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Desert Meadows Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers Ranch School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paseo Pointe School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Estrella Foothills Global Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laveen Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vista Del Sur Accelerated | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Desert Meadows Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 984
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Laveen
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 (~1,020 students)
Frequently asked questions about Desert Meadows Elementary School
How many students attend Desert Meadows Elementary School?
Desert Meadows Elementary School has 1,020 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laveen, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 848 (2022-23) → 924 (2023-24), up 76.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Meadows Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Meadows Elementary School is 19.2:1, which is 13% 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 Desert Meadows Elementary School?
59.0% of students at Desert Meadows Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Desert Meadows Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Desert Meadows Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.8% of enrollment, in Laveen, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Desert Meadows Elementary School?
Desert Meadows Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Desert Meadows Elementary School rank among schools in Laveen?
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Meadows Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Laveen, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Laveen on the city page.
What other schools are in Laveen Elementary District (4276)?
Besides Desert Meadows Elementary School, Laveen Elementary District (4276) also operates Rogers Ranch School (997 students), Paseo Pointe School (988 students), and Estrella Foothills Global Academy (984 students). See the Laveen Elementary District (4276) district page for the complete list.