- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Surprise, AZ
Dysart Ischool
Federal NCES profile for Dysart Ischool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 72/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040269003193
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dysart Ischool earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Arizona schools.
- #1 of 14
- schools in Surprise · Resource Index
- 72
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.2:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 106
- students enrolled
Dysart Ischool has class sizes smaller than 95% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dysart Ischool ranks #1 of 14 schools in Surprise, AZ.
School address
District: Dysart Unified District (4243) · Arizona
NCES ID 040269003193 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
106 on latest CCD 040269003193 · Surprise, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
106 enr · 8.2:1 · RII 72
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Vista High School (2,334 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 14 schools in Surprise. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Dysart Ischool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Vista H
Valley Vista High School
2,334 students
- Shadow Ridge H
Shadow Ridge High School
2,212 students
- Willow Canyon
Willow Canyon High School
1,901 students
- Dysart High Sc
Dysart High School
1,471 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View
1,045 students
- This school 106
Dysart Ischool
106 students
What this shows Dysart Ischool reports 106 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dysart Ischool compares
Dysart Ischool vs Arizona and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.2:1 | ▼ 52% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 106 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.2:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
106
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
8.2:1
students per teacher
- 52% below state mean
Top 5% in Arizona - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$10,550
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 106 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dysart Unified District (4243) reports $10,550 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dysart Ischool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Vista High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shadow Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willow Canyon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dysart High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dysart Ischool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,212
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,901
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,471
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Surprise
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~106 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dysart Ischool
How many students attend Dysart Ischool?
Dysart Ischool has 106 students enrolled. It is a public school in Surprise, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dysart Ischool?
The student-teacher ratio at Dysart Ischool is 8.2:1, which is 52% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 48% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dysart Ischool?
Dysart Ischool has a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dysart Ischool rank among schools in Surprise?
By Resource Investment Index, Dysart Ischool ranks #1 of 14 schools in Surprise, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Surprise on the city page.
What other schools are in Dysart Unified District (4243)?
Besides Dysart Ischool, Dysart Unified District (4243) also operates Valley Vista High School (2,334 students), Shadow Ridge High School (2,212 students), and Willow Canyon High School (1,901 students). See the Dysart Unified District (4243) district page for the complete list.