Enrollment
655
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Litchfield Park, AZ
Dreaming Summit Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dreaming Summit Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040438002430
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dreaming Summit Elementary earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Arizona schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Litchfield Park · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dreaming Summit Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dreaming Summit Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Litchfield Park, AZ.
School address
District: Litchfield Elementary District (4281) · Arizona
NCES ID 040438002430 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dreaming Summit Elementary compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dreaming Summit Elementary
Dreaming Summit Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Litchfield Park, Arizona, enrolling 655 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 655 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 292 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #250, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (27%) (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Litchfield Elementary District (4281) spends $8,750 per pupil, 33% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Litchfield Park's public schools, it stands alongside Mabel Padgett Elementary School (664 students): Dreaming Summit Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.5:1 vs 21.4:1).
Litchfield Elementary District (4281) also operates Belen Soto Elementary School (1,123 students) and Verrado Heritage Elementary School (1,014 students) alongside Dreaming Summit Elementary.
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 Dreaming Summit Elementary compares
Dreaming Summit Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 24% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 655 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
655
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 78% in Arizona - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
46.9%
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
$8,750
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 50.5%
White 27.2%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Dreaming Summit Elementary is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Litchfield Elementary District (4281), which includes Dreaming Summit Elementary.
$8,750
Per student
-33%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 50.0%
Federal 13.2%
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 Dreaming Summit Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belen Soto Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Verrado Heritage Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Sky Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Verrado Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wigwam Creek Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dreaming Summit Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools in Litchfield Park
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mabel Padgett Elementary School
Standard public school
664 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Litchfield Elementary School
Standard public school
653 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Barbara B. Robey Elementary School
Standard public school
595 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Scott L Libby Elementary School
Standard public school
560 students 20.7:1 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 (~655 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Dreaming Summit Elementary
How many students attend Dreaming Summit Elementary?
Dreaming Summit Elementary has 655 students enrolled. It is a public school in Litchfield Park, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dreaming Summit Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dreaming Summit Elementary is 20.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dreaming Summit Elementary?
36.9% of students at Dreaming Summit Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dreaming Summit Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dreaming Summit Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 50.5% of enrollment, in Litchfield Park, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dreaming Summit Elementary?
Dreaming Summit Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dreaming Summit Elementary rank among schools in Litchfield Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Dreaming Summit Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Litchfield Park, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Litchfield Park on the city page.
Is Dreaming Summit Elementary a good school?
Dreaming Summit Elementary earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Litchfield Elementary District (4281)?
Besides Dreaming Summit Elementary, Litchfield Elementary District (4281) also operates Belen Soto Elementary School (1,123 students), Verrado Heritage Elementary School (1,014 students), and Western Sky Middle School (952 students). See the Litchfield Elementary District (4281) district page for the complete list.
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