- Enrollment
- 2,009
- Students per teacher
- 44.6:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School held near 1,163 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+49 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.8 → 57.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+49 students YoY 040681003583 · Queen Creek, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
1,153 enr · 22.2:1 · 9.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Crismon High School (2,009 students)
Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School held near 1,163 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+49 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.8 → 57.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crismon High S
Crismon High School
2,009 students
- Queen Creek Hi
Queen Creek High School
1,968 students
- Eastmark High
Eastmark High School
1,889 students
- Silver Valley
Silver Valley Elementary
1,384 students
- This school
Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School
1,153 students
- Schnepf Elemen
Schnepf Elementary School
1,044 students
What this shows Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School reports 1,153 students on the CCD universe file.
How Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School compares
Faith Mather Sossaman 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 | 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 methodology
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
$9,137
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 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.
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
District finance for Queen Creek Unified District (4245) reports $9,137 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,153 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,114 (2022-23) → 1,163 (2023-24), nearly flat (+49).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.