- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040708001879
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #154 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 84.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School ranks #154 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) · Arizona
NCES ID 040708001879 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School grew from 482 students in 2022-23 to 509 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 040708001879 · Phoenix, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
485 enr · 15.2:1 · 84.9% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley View School (577 students)
Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School grew from 482 students in 2022-23 to 509 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley View Sc
Valley View School
577 students
- Sunland Elemen
Sunland Elementary School
573 students
- This school
Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School
485 students
- Irene Lopez Sc
Irene Lopez School
483 students
- Southwest Elem
Southwest Elementary School
475 students
- C O Greenfield
C O Greenfield School
453 students
What this shows Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School reports 485 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School compares
Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.9% | ▲ 76% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 485 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
485
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Arizona - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
61.9%
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
$14,789
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 485 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.1%
African American 17.5%
White 2.5%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) reports $14,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunland Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irene Lopez School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C O Greenfield School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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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 (~485 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School
How many students attend Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School?
Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School has 485 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 482 (2022-23) → 509 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 3% 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 Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School?
84.9% of students at Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 76.1% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School?
Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School ranks #154 of 179 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 schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Roosevelt Elementary District (4279)?
Besides Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) also operates Valley View School (577 students), Sunland Elementary School (573 students), and Irene Lopez School (483 students). See the Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) district page for the complete list.