Enrollment
738
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.4:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+55% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Desert Oasis Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Desert Oasis Elementary School
Desert Oasis Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 738 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.4:1 is larger than about 96% of Arizona schools and 55% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 738 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 236 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #140.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 369 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Phoenix's public schools, it stands alongside Pan-American Charter School (1,221 students): Desert Oasis Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Tolleson Elementary District (4264) also operates Arizona Desert Elementary School (843 students) and Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School (721 students) alongside Desert Oasis 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 Desert Oasis Elementary School compares
Desert Oasis 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,791
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tolleson Elementary District (4264), which includes Desert Oasis Elementary School.
$10,791
Per student
-18%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.2%
State 40.2%
Federal 25.6%
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 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
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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
Similar other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pan-American Charter School
Standard public school
1,221 students
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Standard public school
1,031 students
Westwind Elementary School
Standard public school
932 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Stetson Hills School
Standard public school
887 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Union Park School
Standard public school
873 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fireside Elementary School
Standard public school
693 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~738 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Desert Oasis Elementary School a good school?
Desert Oasis Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 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.
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