- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glendale, AZ
Don Mensendick School
Federal NCES profile for Don Mensendick School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040342000270
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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
Don Mensendick School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Arizona schools.
- #12 of 17
- elementary schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.4:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 78.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Don Mensendick School has class sizes larger than 94% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Don Mensendick School ranks #12 of 17 elementary schools in Glendale, AZ.
School address
District: Glendale Elementary District (4271) · Arizona
NCES ID 040342000270 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Don Mensendick School shrank from 589 students in 2022-23 to 553 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 040342000270 · Glendale, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
558 enr · 25.4:1 · 78.9% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Horizon School (856 students)
Don Mensendick School shrank from 589 students in 2022-23 to 553 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Don Mensendick School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Horizon School
Horizon School
856 students
- Challenger Mid
Challenger Middle School
839 students
- William C Jack
William C Jack School
811 students
- Bicentennial S
Bicentennial South School
729 students
- Harold W Smith
Harold W Smith School
719 students
- This school
Don Mensendick School
558 students
What this shows Don Mensendick School reports 558 students on the CCD universe file.
How Don Mensendick School compares
Don Mensendick School 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 | 25.4:1 | ▲ 49% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.9% | ▲ 63% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 558 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
558
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 94% in Arizona - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
74.9%
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
$10,795
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 558 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 142 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.4%
African American 11.6%
White 3.9%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, Don Mensendick School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Glendale Elementary District (4271) reports $10,795 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Don Mensendick School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Challenger Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William C Jack School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bicentennial South School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harold W Smith School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Don Mensendick School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar elementary schools in Glendale
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~558 students)
Frequently asked questions about Don Mensendick School
How many students attend Don Mensendick School?
Don Mensendick School has 558 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glendale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 589 (2022-23) → 553 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Don Mensendick School?
The student-teacher ratio at Don Mensendick School is 25.4:1, which is 49% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Don Mensendick School?
78.9% of students at Don Mensendick School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Don Mensendick School?
The largest demographic group at Don Mensendick School is Hispanic or Latino at 79.4% of enrollment, in Glendale, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Don Mensendick School?
Don Mensendick School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Don Mensendick School rank among elementary schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Don Mensendick School ranks #12 of 17 elementary 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 elementary schools in Glendale on the city page.
What other schools are in Glendale Elementary District (4271)?
Besides Don Mensendick School, Glendale Elementary District (4271) also operates Horizon School (856 students), Challenger Middle School (839 students), and William C Jack School (811 students). See the Glendale Elementary District (4271) district page for the complete list.