- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Desert Oasis Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Desert Oasis Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040849002488
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Desert Oasis Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Arizona schools.
- #119 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.4:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 69.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Desert Oasis Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Oasis Elementary School ranks #119 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Tolleson Elementary District (4264) · Arizona
NCES ID 040849002488 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Desert Oasis Elementary School held near 671 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.8 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 040849002488 · Phoenix, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
738 enr · 26.4:1 · 69.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Arizona Desert Elementary School (843 students)
Desert Oasis Elementary School held near 671 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.8 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Desert Oasis Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arizona Desert
Arizona Desert Elementary School
843 students
- This school
Desert Oasis Elementary School
738 students
- Porfirio H. Go
Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School
721 students
- Sheely Farms E
Sheely Farms Elementary School
628 students
- Tolleson Virtu 37
Tolleson Virtual Academy
37 students
What this shows Desert Oasis Elementary School reports 738 students on the CCD universe file.
How Desert Oasis Elementary School compares
Desert Oasis 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 | 26.4:1 | ▲ 55% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.9% | ▲ 45% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 738 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.4:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
738
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
26.4:1
students per teacher
- 55% above state mean
Top 96% in Arizona - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
49.2%
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
$11,827
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.0%
African American 7.6%
White 2.6%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.7, Desert Oasis Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tolleson Elementary District (4264) reports $11,827 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Desert Oasis Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Desert Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sheely Farms Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tolleson Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Desert Oasis Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 6.2:1
- Resource Index
- 73/100
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Stetson Hills School
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Union Park School
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Fireside Elementary School
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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 (~738 students)
Frequently asked questions about Desert Oasis Elementary School
How many students attend Desert Oasis Elementary School?
Desert Oasis Elementary School has 738 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 681 (2022-23) → 671 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Oasis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Oasis Elementary School is 26.4:1, which is 55% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Desert Oasis Elementary School?
69.9% of students at Desert Oasis Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Desert Oasis Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Desert Oasis Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 84.0% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Desert Oasis Elementary School?
Desert Oasis Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Oasis Elementary School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Oasis Elementary School ranks #119 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Tolleson Elementary District (4264)?
Besides Desert Oasis Elementary School, Tolleson Elementary District (4264) also operates Arizona Desert Elementary School (843 students), Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School (721 students), and Sheely Farms Elementary School (628 students). See the Tolleson Elementary District (4264) district page for the complete list.