- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tempe, AZ
Flora Thew Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Flora Thew Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040831000786
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 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
Flora Thew Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #18 of 19
- schools in Tempe · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 83.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Flora Thew Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Flora Thew Elementary School ranks #18 of 19 schools in Tempe, AZ.
School address
District: Tempe School District (4258) · Arizona
NCES ID 040831000786 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Flora Thew Elementary School held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 040831000786 · Tempe, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
501 enr · 16.2:1 · 83.8% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Connolly Middle School (923 students)
Flora Thew Elementary School held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Flora Thew Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Connolly Middl
Connolly Middle School
923 students
- Nevitt Element
Nevitt Elementary School
712 students
- Geneva Epps Mo
Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School
694 students
- Fees College P
Fees College Preparatory Middle School
645 students
- Broadmor Eleme
Broadmor Elementary School
575 students
- This school
Flora Thew Elementary School
501 students
What this shows Flora Thew Elementary School reports 501 students on the CCD universe file.
How Flora Thew Elementary School compares
Flora Thew 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.8% | ▲ 73% | 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
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% 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
83.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Arizona - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.3%
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
$12,504
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 501 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.7%
African American 12.6%
White 6.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.0%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Flora Thew Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tempe School District (4258) reports $12,504 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Flora Thew Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connolly Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nevitt Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fees College Preparatory Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Broadmor Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Flora Thew Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Tempe
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 (~501 students)
Frequently asked questions about Flora Thew Elementary School
How many students attend Flora Thew Elementary School?
Flora Thew Elementary School has 501 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tempe, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flora Thew Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Flora Thew Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 3% higher 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 Flora Thew Elementary School?
83.8% of students at Flora Thew Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Flora Thew Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Flora Thew Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.7% of enrollment, in Tempe, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Flora Thew Elementary School?
Flora Thew Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Flora Thew Elementary School rank among schools in Tempe?
By Resource Investment Index, Flora Thew Elementary School ranks #18 of 19 schools in Tempe, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tempe on the city page.
What other schools are in Tempe School District (4258)?
Besides Flora Thew Elementary School, Tempe School District (4258) also operates Connolly Middle School (923 students), Nevitt Elementary School (712 students), and Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School (694 students). See the Tempe School District (4258) district page for the complete list.