- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glendale, AZ
Desert Mirage Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Desert Mirage Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040621000304
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Desert Mirage Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #5 of 46
- schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Desert Mirage Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Mirage Elementary School ranks #5 of 46 schools in Glendale, AZ.
School address
District: Pendergast Elementary District (4283) · Arizona
NCES ID 040621000304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Desert Mirage Elementary School held near 741 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 39.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 040621000304 · Glendale, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
675 enr · 18.2:1 · 46.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden Lakes Elementary School (941 students)
Desert Mirage Elementary School held near 741 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 39.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Desert Mirage Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garden Lakes E
Garden Lakes Elementary School
941 students
- Westwind Eleme
Westwind Elementary School
932 students
- Copper King El
Copper King Elementary
738 students
- Desert Horizon
Desert Horizon Elementary School
690 students
- This school
Desert Mirage Elementary School
675 students
- Pendergast Ele
Pendergast Elementary School
665 students
What this shows Desert Mirage Elementary School reports 675 students on the CCD universe file.
How Desert Mirage Elementary School compares
Desert Mirage 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▼ 3% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 675 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
675
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 64% in Arizona - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
0.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,225
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 675 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.4%
White 10.1%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Desert Mirage Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pendergast Elementary District (4283) reports $10,225 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Desert Mirage Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Lakes Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwind Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Copper King Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Horizon Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pendergast Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Desert Mirage Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar other schools in Glendale
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 (~675 students)
Frequently asked questions about Desert Mirage Elementary School
How many students attend Desert Mirage Elementary School?
Desert Mirage Elementary School has 675 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glendale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 708 (2022-23) → 741 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Mirage Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Mirage Elementary School is 18.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Desert Mirage Elementary School?
46.9% of students at Desert Mirage Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Desert Mirage Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Desert Mirage Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment, in Glendale, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Desert Mirage Elementary School?
Desert Mirage Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Mirage Elementary School rank among schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Mirage Elementary School ranks #5 of 46 schools in Glendale, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Glendale on the city page.
What other schools are in Pendergast Elementary District (4283)?
Besides Desert Mirage Elementary School, Pendergast Elementary District (4283) also operates Garden Lakes Elementary School (941 students), Westwind Elementary School (932 students), and Copper King Elementary (738 students). See the Pendergast Elementary District (4283) district page for the complete list.