Enrollment
501
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Excelencia School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Excelencia School
Excelencia School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 501 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 81.8% of students qualify for free meals, 69% above the Arizona average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 501 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 236 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #156.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 28.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Phoenix's elementary schools, it stands alongside Academy of Math and Science Avondale (1,175 students): Excelencia School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Creighton Elementary District (4263) also operates Papago School (757 students) and Monte Vista Elementary School (703 students) alongside Excelencia School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Excelencia School compares
Excelencia School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,033
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Creighton Elementary District (4263), which includes Excelencia School.
$11,033
Per student
-16%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.7%
State 35.8%
Federal 28.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools in Phoenix
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Academy of Math and Science Avondale
Standard public school
1,175 students
Kyrene Altadena Middle School
Standard public school
857 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Catalina Ventura School
Standard public school
842 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Inspiration Mountain School
Standard public school
789 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Alhambra Traditional School
Standard public school
733 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
Standard public school
567 students
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~501 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Excelencia School a good school?
Excelencia School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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