- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Esperanza Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Esperanza Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040396001542
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Esperanza Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #33 of 116
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 78.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Esperanza Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Esperanza Elementary School ranks #33 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Isaac Elementary District (4259) · Arizona
NCES ID 040396001542 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Esperanza Elementary School held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.7 → 22.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 040396001542 · Phoenix, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 16.8:1 · 78.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Pueblo Del Sol Middle School (659 students)
Esperanza Elementary School held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.7 → 22.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Esperanza Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pueblo Del Sol
Pueblo Del Sol Middle School
659 students
- Morris K. Udal
Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes
553 students
- Alta E Butler
Alta E Butler School
541 students
- J B Sutton Ele
J B Sutton Elementary School
522 students
- Isaac Middle S
Isaac Middle School
474 students
- This school
Esperanza Elementary School
369 students
What this shows Esperanza Elementary School reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Esperanza Elementary School compares
Esperanza 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.0% | ▲ 61% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.0%
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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Arizona - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
58.5%
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
$15,074
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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.9%
African American 1.9%
White 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.0, Esperanza Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Isaac Elementary District (4259) reports $15,074 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Esperanza Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo Del Sol Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alta E Butler School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J B Sutton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Isaac Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Esperanza Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in Phoenix
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Kyrene Altadena Middle School
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Catalina Ventura School
Standard public school
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Inspiration Mountain School
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Alhambra Traditional School
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Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
Standard public school
567 students
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 (~369 students)
Frequently asked questions about Esperanza Elementary School
How many students attend Esperanza Elementary School?
Esperanza Elementary School has 369 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Esperanza Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Esperanza Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 7% higher 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 Esperanza Elementary School?
78.0% of students at Esperanza Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Esperanza Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Esperanza Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 95.9% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Esperanza Elementary School?
Esperanza Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Esperanza Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Esperanza Elementary School ranks #33 of 116 elementary 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 elementary schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Isaac Elementary District (4259)?
Besides Esperanza Elementary School, Isaac Elementary District (4259) also operates Pueblo Del Sol Middle School (659 students), Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes (553 students), and Alta E Butler School (541 students). See the Isaac Elementary District (4259) district page for the complete list.