- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Queen Creek, AZ
Ellsworth Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ellsworth Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040399002811
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 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
Ellsworth Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #11 of 14
- schools in Queen Creek · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ellsworth Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ellsworth Elementary School ranks #11 of 14 schools in Queen Creek, AZ.
School address
District: J O Combs Unified School District (4445) · Arizona
NCES ID 040399002811 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Ellsworth Elementary School held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 040399002811 · Queen Creek, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
516 enr · 17.2:1 · 36.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Combs High School (1,182 students)
Ellsworth Elementary School held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Ellsworth Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Combs High Sch
Combs High School
1,182 students
- J. O. Combs Mi
J. O. Combs Middle School
581 students
- This school
Ellsworth Elementary School
516 students
- Ranch Elementa
Ranch Elementary School
509 students
- Kathryn Sue Si 384
Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary
384 students
- Jack Harmon El 382
Jack Harmon Elementary School
382 students
What this shows Ellsworth Elementary School reports 516 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ellsworth Elementary School compares
Ellsworth 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 24% | 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
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% 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
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Arizona - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.0%
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
$9,719
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
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.2%
White 41.3%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Ellsworth Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for J O Combs Unified School District (4445) reports $9,719 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ellsworth Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. O. Combs Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ranch Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jack Harmon Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ellsworth Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Queen Creek
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Crismon High School
Standard public school
2,009 students 44.6:1 students per teacher
Heritage Academy Gateway
Standard public school
1,556 students
Benjamin Franklin High School
Standard public school
1,324 students
Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School
Standard public school
1,153 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary
Standard public school
908 students 29.3:1 students per teacher
Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary
Standard public school
642 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~516 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ellsworth Elementary School
How many students attend Ellsworth Elementary School?
Ellsworth Elementary School has 516 students enrolled. It is a public school in Queen Creek, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 564 (2022-23) → 559 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellsworth Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellsworth Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ellsworth Elementary School?
36.9% of students at Ellsworth Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ellsworth Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ellsworth Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.2% of enrollment, in Queen Creek, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ellsworth Elementary School?
Ellsworth Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Ellsworth Elementary School rank among schools in Queen Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Ellsworth Elementary School ranks #11 of 14 schools in Queen Creek, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Queen Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in J O Combs Unified School District (4445)?
Besides Ellsworth Elementary School, J O Combs Unified School District (4445) also operates Combs High School (1,182 students), J. O. Combs Middle School (581 students), and Ranch Elementary School (509 students). See the J O Combs Unified School District (4445) district page for the complete list.