Enrollment
534
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Queen Creek, AZ
Dr. Gary and Annette Auxier Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Gary and Annette Auxier Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040187003479
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Gary and Annette Auxier Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Arizona schools.
- #13 of 14
- schools in Queen Creek · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 11.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Gary and Annette Auxier Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Gary and Annette Auxier Elementary School ranks #13 of 14 schools in Queen Creek, AZ.
School address
District: Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Arizona
NCES ID 040187003479 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr. Gary and Annette Auxier Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr. Gary and Annette Auxier Elementary School
Dr. Gary and Annette Auxier Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Queen Creek, Arizona, enrolling 534 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.9% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the Arizona average.
Enrollment of 534 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.
Among 185 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #170, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 534 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) spends $9,696 per pupil, 26% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Queen Creek's public schools, it stands alongside Crismon High School (2,009 students): Dr. Gary and Annette Auxier Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.4:1 vs 44.6:1).
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) also operates Hamilton High School (3,444 students) and Chandler High School (3,179 students) alongside Dr. Gary and Annette Auxier 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 Dr. Gary and Annette Auxier Elementary School compares
Dr. Gary and Annette Auxier 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 27% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.9% | ▼ 75% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 17% in Arizona - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.8%
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
$9,696
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 534 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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
White 60.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 2.8%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Dr. Gary and Annette Auxier Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chandler Unified District #80 (4242), which includes Dr. Gary and Annette Auxier Elementary School.
$9,696
Per student
-26%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.7%
State 44.2%
Federal 13.1%
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 Dr. Gary and Annette Auxier Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chandler High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Basha High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Camille Casteel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Gary and Annette Auxier Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 3,179
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,826
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,373
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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
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 (~534 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Dr. Gary and Annette Auxier Elementary School
How many students attend Dr. Gary and Annette Auxier Elementary School?
Dr. Gary and Annette Auxier Elementary School has 534 students enrolled. It is a public school in Queen Creek, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Gary and Annette Auxier Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Gary and Annette Auxier Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 27% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 21% lower 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 Dr. Gary and Annette Auxier Elementary School?
11.9% of students at Dr. Gary and Annette Auxier Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Gary and Annette Auxier Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Gary and Annette Auxier Elementary School is White at 60.9% of enrollment, in Queen Creek, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Gary and Annette Auxier Elementary School?
Dr. Gary and Annette Auxier Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Dr. Gary and Annette Auxier Elementary School rank among schools in Queen Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Gary and Annette Auxier Elementary School ranks #13 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.
Is Dr. Gary and Annette Auxier Elementary School a good school?
Dr. Gary and Annette Auxier Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% 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 Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)?
Besides Dr. Gary and Annette Auxier Elementary School, Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) also operates Hamilton High School (3,444 students), Chandler High School (3,179 students), and Basha High School (2,826 students). See the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) district page for the complete list.
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