- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · El Mirage, AZ
El Mirage Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for El Mirage Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040269000199
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Mirage Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Arizona schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in El Mirage · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 66.0%
- free-lunch eligible
El Mirage Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Mirage Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in El Mirage, AZ.
School address
District: Dysart Unified District (4243) · Arizona
NCES ID 040269000199 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
El Mirage Elementary School held near 728 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 42.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-36 students YoY 040269000199 · El Mirage, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
722 enr · 19.5:1 · 66.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Vista High School (2,334 students)
El Mirage Elementary School held near 728 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 42.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
El Mirage Elementary School 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 722
El Mirage Elementary School
722 students
What this shows El Mirage Elementary School reports 722 students on the CCD universe file.
How El Mirage Elementary School compares
El Mirage Elementary 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.0% | ▲ 37% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 722 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
722
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 73% in Arizona - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
61.6%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.6%
White 15.8%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, El Mirage Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
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 El Mirage Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Vista High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shadow Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willow Canyon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dysart High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Mirage Elementary School'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
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 (~722 students)
Frequently asked questions about El Mirage Elementary School
How many students attend El Mirage Elementary School?
El Mirage Elementary School has 722 students enrolled. It is a public school in El Mirage, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 764 (2022-23) → 728 (2023-24), nearly flat (-36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Mirage Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at El Mirage Elementary School is 19.5:1, which is 15% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at El Mirage Elementary School?
66.0% of students at El Mirage Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Mirage Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at El Mirage Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.6% of enrollment, in El Mirage, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Mirage Elementary School?
El Mirage Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 El Mirage Elementary School rank among schools in El Mirage?
By Resource Investment Index, El Mirage Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in El Mirage, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in El Mirage on the city page.
What other schools are in Dysart Unified District (4243)?
Besides El Mirage Elementary School, 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.