- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Excelencia School
Federal NCES profile for Excelencia School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040243001999
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Excelencia School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #75 of 116
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 81.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Excelencia School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Excelencia School ranks #75 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Creighton Elementary District (4263) · Arizona
NCES ID 040243001999 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Excelencia School held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 040243001999 · Phoenix, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
501 enr · 15.2:1 · 81.8% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Papago School (757 students)
Excelencia School held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Excelencia School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Papago School
Papago School
757 students
- Monte Vista El
Monte Vista Elementary School
703 students
- Loma Linda Ele
Loma Linda Elementary School
605 students
- Gateway School
Gateway School
577 students
- William T Mach
William T Machan Elementary School
540 students
- This school
Excelencia School
501 students
What this shows Excelencia School reports 501 students on the CCD universe file.
How Excelencia School compares
Excelencia 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.8% | ▲ 69% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Arizona - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.5%
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
$13,023
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.8%
African American 10.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
White 1.8%
Two or More 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, Excelencia School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Creighton Elementary District (4263) reports $13,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Excelencia School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papago School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Loma Linda Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William T Machan Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Excelencia School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Catalina Ventura School
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Inspiration Mountain School
Standard public school
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Alhambra Traditional School
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Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
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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 (~501 students)
Frequently asked questions about Excelencia School
How many students attend Excelencia School?
Excelencia School has 501 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 506 (2022-23) → 509 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Excelencia School?
The student-teacher ratio at Excelencia School is 15.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 3% lower 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 Excelencia School?
81.8% of students at Excelencia School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Excelencia School?
The largest demographic group at Excelencia School is Hispanic or Latino at 83.8% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Excelencia School?
Excelencia School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Excelencia School rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Excelencia School ranks #75 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 Creighton Elementary District (4263)?
Besides Excelencia School, Creighton Elementary District (4263) also operates Papago School (757 students), Monte Vista Elementary School (703 students), and Loma Linda Elementary School (605 students). See the Creighton Elementary District (4263) district page for the complete list.