- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 17/100.
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 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Arizona schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Goodyear · Resource Index
- 17
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Eliseo C. Felix School held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 040096001154 · Goodyear, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
516 enr · 25.8:1 · 77.8% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Copper Trails (1,020 students)
Eliseo C. Felix School held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Eliseo C. Felix School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Copper Trails
Copper Trails
1,020 students
- Desert Thunder
Desert Thunder
928 students
- Michael Anders
Michael Anderson
834 students
- Wildflower Acc
Wildflower Accelerated Academy
750 students
- Centerra Mirag
Centerra Mirage Stem Academy
659 students
- This school
Eliseo C. Felix School
516 students
What this shows Eliseo C. Felix School reports 516 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eliseo C. Felix School compares
Eliseo C. Felix 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,264
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
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.
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
District finance for Avondale Elementary District (4272) reports $10,264 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~516 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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 17/100 (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 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.
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.