- Enrollment
- 2,430
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Echo Mountain Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Echo Mountain Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040593002343
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Echo Mountain Intermediate School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #7 of 116
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 62.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Echo Mountain Intermediate School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Echo Mountain Intermediate School ranks #7 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) · Arizona
NCES ID 040593002343 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Echo Mountain Intermediate School held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 040593002343 · Phoenix, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 15:1 · 62.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Pinnacle High School (2,430 students)
Echo Mountain Intermediate School held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Echo Mountain Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pinnacle High
Pinnacle High School
2,430 students
- Paradise Valle
Paradise Valley High School
1,900 students
- Horizon High S
Horizon High School
1,767 students
- North Canyon H
North Canyon High School
1,560 students
- Shadow Mountai
Shadow Mountain High School
1,080 students
- This school 346
Echo Mountain Intermediate School
346 students
What this shows Echo Mountain Intermediate School reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.
How Echo Mountain Intermediate School compares
Echo Mountain Intermediate School 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 12% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.9% | ▲ 30% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 36% in Arizona - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,848
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
42
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.5%
White 13.0%
African American 8.7%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Echo Mountain Intermediate School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) reports $11,848 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Echo Mountain Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paradise Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Canyon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shadow Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Echo Mountain Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,767
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,560
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Phoenix
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Kyrene Altadena Middle School
Standard public school
857 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Catalina Ventura School
Standard public school
842 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Inspiration Mountain School
Standard public school
789 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Alhambra Traditional School
Standard public school
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Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
Standard public school
567 students
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 (~346 students)
Frequently asked questions about Echo Mountain Intermediate School
How many students attend Echo Mountain Intermediate School?
Echo Mountain Intermediate School has 346 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 345 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Echo Mountain Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Echo Mountain Intermediate School is 15:1, which is 12% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 4% 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 Echo Mountain Intermediate School?
62.9% of students at Echo Mountain Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Echo Mountain Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Echo Mountain Intermediate School is Hispanic or Latino at 70.5% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Echo Mountain Intermediate School?
Echo Mountain Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Echo Mountain Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Echo Mountain Intermediate School ranks #7 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, 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 Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)?
Besides Echo Mountain Intermediate School, Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) also operates Pinnacle High School (2,430 students), Paradise Valley High School (1,900 students), and Horizon High School (1,767 students). See the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) district page for the complete list.