- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Goodyear, AZ
Estrella Mountain Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Estrella Mountain Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040432001467
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 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
Estrella Mountain Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Arizona schools.
- #8 of 13
- schools in Goodyear · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 17.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Estrella Mountain Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Estrella Mountain Elementary School ranks #8 of 13 schools in Goodyear, AZ.
School address
District: Liberty Elementary District (4266) · Arizona
NCES ID 040432001467 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Estrella Mountain Elementary School shrank from 533 students in 2022-23 to 501 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 040432001467 · Goodyear, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
525 enr · 21:1 · 17.8% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Blue Horizons Elementary School (976 students)
Estrella Mountain Elementary School shrank from 533 students in 2022-23 to 501 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Estrella Mountain Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blue Horizons
Blue Horizons Elementary School
976 students
- Westar Element
Westar Elementary School
815 students
- Las Brisas Aca
Las Brisas Academy
663 students
- Rainbow Valley
Rainbow Valley Elementary School
583 students
- Freedom Elemen
Freedom Elementary School
574 students
- This school
Estrella Mountain Elementary School
525 students
What this shows Estrella Mountain Elementary School reports 525 students on the CCD universe file.
How Estrella Mountain Elementary School compares
Estrella Mountain Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 24% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.8% | ▼ 63% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 81% in Arizona - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
44.2%
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
$9,201
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 525 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.7%
Hispanic or Latino 38.5%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Estrella Mountain Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Liberty Elementary District (4266) reports $9,201 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Estrella Mountain Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Horizons Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westar Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Las Brisas Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rainbow Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Freedom Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Estrella Mountain Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools in Goodyear
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~525 students)
Frequently asked questions about Estrella Mountain Elementary School
How many students attend Estrella Mountain Elementary School?
Estrella Mountain Elementary School has 525 students enrolled. It is a public school in Goodyear, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 501 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Estrella Mountain Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Estrella Mountain Elementary School is 21:1, which is 24% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Estrella Mountain Elementary School?
17.8% of students at Estrella Mountain Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Estrella Mountain Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Estrella Mountain Elementary School is White at 49.7% of enrollment, in Goodyear, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Estrella Mountain Elementary School?
Estrella Mountain Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Estrella Mountain Elementary School rank among schools in Goodyear?
By Resource Investment Index, Estrella Mountain Elementary School ranks #8 of 13 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 schools in Goodyear on the city page.
What other schools are in Liberty Elementary District (4266)?
Besides Estrella Mountain Elementary School, Liberty Elementary District (4266) also operates Blue Horizons Elementary School (976 students), Westar Elementary School (815 students), and Las Brisas Academy (663 students). See the Liberty Elementary District (4266) district page for the complete list.