- Enrollment
- 2,009
- Students per teacher
- 44.6:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Queen Creek, AZ
Desert Mountain Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Desert Mountain Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040681001232
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 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 Mountain Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #10 of 14
- schools in Queen Creek · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 13.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Desert Mountain Elementary has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Mountain Elementary ranks #10 of 14 schools in Queen Creek, AZ.
School address
District: Queen Creek Unified District (4245) · Arizona
NCES ID 040681001232 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Desert Mountain Elementary shrank from 793 students in 2022-23 to 740 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 41.9 → 42.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 040681001232 · Queen Creek, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
682 enr · 16.6:1 · 13.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Crismon High School (2,009 students)
Desert Mountain Elementary shrank from 793 students in 2022-23 to 740 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE added 41.9 → 42.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Desert Mountain Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crismon High S
Crismon High School
2,009 students
- Queen Creek Hi
Queen Creek High School
1,968 students
- Eastmark High
Eastmark High School
1,889 students
- Silver Valley
Silver Valley Elementary
1,384 students
- Faith Mather S
Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School
1,153 students
- This school 682
Desert Mountain Elementary
682 students
What this shows Desert Mountain Elementary reports 682 students on the CCD universe file.
How Desert Mountain Elementary compares
Desert Mountain Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.0% | ▼ 73% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 682 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
682
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Arizona - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.7%
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
$9,137
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 682 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 2.9%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Desert Mountain Elementary is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Queen Creek Unified District (4245) reports $9,137 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Desert Mountain Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crismon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Queen Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastmark High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silver Valley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Desert Mountain Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,968
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Queen Creek
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Crismon High School
Standard public school
2,009 students 44.6:1 students per teacher
Heritage Academy Gateway
Standard public school
1,556 students
Benjamin Franklin High School
Standard public school
1,324 students
Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School
Standard public school
1,153 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary
Standard public school
908 students 29.3:1 students per teacher
Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary
Standard public school
642 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~682 students)
Frequently asked questions about Desert Mountain Elementary
How many students attend Desert Mountain Elementary?
Desert Mountain Elementary has 682 students enrolled. It is a public school in Queen Creek, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 793 (2022-23) → 740 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Mountain Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Mountain Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 6% higher 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 Desert Mountain Elementary?
13.0% of students at Desert Mountain Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Desert Mountain Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Desert Mountain Elementary is White at 63.6% of enrollment, in Queen Creek, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Desert Mountain Elementary?
Desert Mountain Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Mountain Elementary rank among schools in Queen Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Mountain Elementary ranks #10 of 14 schools in Queen Creek, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Queen Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in Queen Creek Unified District (4245)?
Besides Desert Mountain Elementary, Queen Creek Unified District (4245) also operates Crismon High School (2,009 students), Queen Creek High School (1,968 students), and Eastmark High School (1,889 students). See the Queen Creek Unified District (4245) district page for the complete list.