- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Dreaming Summit Elementary held near 671 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 040438002430 · Litchfield Park, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
655 enr · 20.5:1 · 36.9% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Belen Soto Elementary School (1,123 students)
Dreaming Summit Elementary held near 671 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Dreaming Summit Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belen Soto Ele
Belen Soto Elementary School
1,123 students
- Verrado Herita
Verrado Heritage Elementary School
1,014 students
- Western Sky Mi
Western Sky Middle School
952 students
- Verrado Elemen
Verrado Elementary School
847 students
- Wigwam Creek M
Wigwam Creek Middle School
782 students
- This school
Dreaming Summit Elementary
655 students
What this shows Dreaming Summit Elementary reports 655 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dreaming Summit Elementary compares
Dreaming Summit Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$9,992
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
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.
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
District finance for Litchfield Elementary District (4281) reports $9,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,014
- 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
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 (~655 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 702 (2022-23) → 671 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.