Enrollment
346
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Echo Mountain Intermediate School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Echo Mountain Intermediate School
Echo Mountain Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 346 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 346 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 257 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #12, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and White (13%) (diversity index 48/100).
Among Phoenix's elementary schools, it stands alongside Academy of Math and Science Avondale (1,175 students): Echo Mountain Intermediate School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) also operates Pinnacle High School (2,430 students) and Paradise Valley High School (1,900 students) alongside Echo Mountain Intermediate 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 Echo Mountain Intermediate School compares
Echo Mountain Intermediate 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,154
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paradise Valley Unified District (4241), which includes Echo Mountain Intermediate School.
$11,154
Per student
-15%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.8%
State 27.3%
Federal 14.9%
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 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
- 2,430
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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.
Academy of Math and Science Avondale
Standard public school
1,175 students
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
733 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
Standard public school
567 students
Similar elementary 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 (~346 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Echo Mountain Intermediate School a good school?
Echo Mountain Intermediate School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. 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 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.
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