Enrollment
516
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Goodyear, AZ
Eliseo C. Felix School
Federal NCES profile for Eliseo C. Felix School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040096001154
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eliseo C. Felix School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Arizona schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Goodyear · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.8:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 77.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Eliseo C. Felix School has class sizes larger than 95% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eliseo C. Felix School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Goodyear, AZ.
School address
District: Avondale Elementary District (4272) · Arizona
NCES ID 040096001154 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.8:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+52% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eliseo C. Felix School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eliseo C. Felix School
Eliseo C. Felix School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Goodyear, Arizona, enrolling 516 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.8:1 is larger than about 95% of Arizona schools and 52% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 77.8% of students qualify for free meals, 61% above the Arizona average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 516 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 286 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #243, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 516 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 81.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Avondale Elementary District (4272) spends $9,503 per pupil, 28% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 123 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 516 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Goodyear's elementary schools, it stands alongside Western Sky Middle School (952 students): Eliseo C. Felix School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.8:1 vs 23.2:1).
Avondale Elementary District (4272) also operates Copper Trails (1,020 students) and Desert Thunder (928 students) alongside Eliseo C. Felix 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 Eliseo C. Felix School compares
Eliseo C. Felix 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 | 25.8:1 | ▲ 52% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.8% | ▲ 61% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 95% in Arizona - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
81.8%
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
$9,503
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 516 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 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 76.6%
African American 12.4%
White 8.1%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Eliseo C. Felix School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Avondale Elementary District (4272), which includes Eliseo C. Felix School.
$9,503
Per student
-28%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 45.5%
Federal 15.7%
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 Eliseo C. Felix School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Trails | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Thunder | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Michael Anderson | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wildflower Accelerated Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centerra Mirage Stem Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eliseo C. Felix School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar elementary schools in Goodyear
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~516 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Eliseo C. Felix School
How many students attend Eliseo C. Felix School?
Eliseo C. Felix School has 516 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Goodyear, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eliseo C. Felix School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eliseo C. Felix School is 25.8:1, which is 52% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eliseo C. Felix School?
77.8% of students at Eliseo C. Felix School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eliseo C. Felix School?
The largest demographic group at Eliseo C. Felix School is Hispanic or Latino at 76.6% of enrollment, in Goodyear, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eliseo C. Felix School?
Eliseo C. Felix School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eliseo C. Felix School rank among elementary schools in Goodyear?
By Resource Investment Index, Eliseo C. Felix School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Goodyear, 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 Goodyear on the city page.
Is Eliseo C. Felix School a good school?
Eliseo C. Felix School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Arizona schools. 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 Avondale Elementary District (4272)?
Besides Eliseo C. Felix School, Avondale Elementary District (4272) also operates Copper Trails (1,020 students), Desert Thunder (928 students), and Michael Anderson (834 students). See the Avondale Elementary District (4272) district page for the complete list.
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