Enrollment
1,153
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Queen Creek, AZ
Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040681003583
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Arizona schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Queen Creek · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 9.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Queen Creek, AZ.
School address
District: Queen Creek Unified District (4245) · Arizona
NCES ID 040681003583 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School
Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Queen Creek, Arizona, enrolling 1,153 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.2:1 is larger than about 87% of Arizona schools and 31% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.0% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the Arizona average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,153 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 120 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #88, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1153 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Queen Creek Unified District (4245) spends $8,699 per pupil, 34% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Queen Creek's public schools, it stands alongside Crismon High School (2,009 students): Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.2:1 vs 44.6:1).
Queen Creek Unified District (4245) also operates Crismon High School (2,009 students) and Queen Creek High School (1,968 students) alongside Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary 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 Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School compares
Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 31% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.0% | ▼ 81% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,153 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,153
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 87% in Arizona - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.6%
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
$8,699
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1153 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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
White 68.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Queen Creek Unified District (4245), which includes Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School.
$8,699
Per student
-34%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.3%
State 62.2%
Federal 7.5%
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 Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crismon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Queen Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastmark High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silver Valley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Schnepf Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,009
- Students per teacher
- 44.6:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 1,968
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,044
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Queen Creek
5 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
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
Similar other 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 (~1,153 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School
How many students attend Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School?
Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School has 1,153 students enrolled. It is a public school in Queen Creek, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School is 22.2:1, which is 31% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School?
9.0% of students at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School is White at 68.6% of enrollment, in Queen Creek, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School?
Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School rank among schools in Queen Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 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.
Is Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School a good school?
Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Arizona schools. 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 Queen Creek Unified District (4245)?
Besides Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School, Queen Creek Unified District (4245) also operates Crismon High School (2,009 students), Queen Creek High School (1,968 students), and Eastmark High School (1,889 students). See the Queen Creek Unified District (4245) district page for the complete list.
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