- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Fowler Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fowler Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040306000240
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fowler Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #143 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 73.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fowler Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fowler Elementary School ranks #143 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Fowler Elementary District (4273) · Arizona
NCES ID 040306000240 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Fowler Elementary School shrank from 407 students in 2022-23 to 371 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 040306000240 · Phoenix, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 17.6:1 · 73.0% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Maria Middle School (591 students)
Fowler Elementary School shrank from 407 students in 2022-23 to 371 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Fowler Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Santa Maria Mi
Santa Maria Middle School
591 students
- Sun Canyon Sch
Sun Canyon School
563 students
- Western Valley
Western Valley Middle School
553 students
- Tuscano Elemen
Tuscano Elementary School
532 students
- Western Valley
Western Valley Elementary School
532 students
- This school
Fowler Elementary School
370 students
What this shows Fowler Elementary School reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fowler Elementary School compares
Fowler Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.0% | ▲ 51% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Arizona - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
63.2%
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
$10,609
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.8%
White 3.5%
African American 3.5%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Fowler Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Fowler Elementary District (4273) reports $10,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fowler Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sun Canyon School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Valley Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tuscano Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Valley Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fowler Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
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Stetson Hills School
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Fireside Elementary School
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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 (~370 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fowler Elementary School
How many students attend Fowler Elementary School?
Fowler Elementary School has 370 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fowler Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fowler Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fowler Elementary School?
73.0% of students at Fowler Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fowler Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fowler Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 90.8% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fowler Elementary School?
Fowler Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Fowler Elementary School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Fowler Elementary School ranks #143 of 179 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 schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Fowler Elementary District (4273)?
Besides Fowler Elementary School, Fowler Elementary District (4273) also operates Santa Maria Middle School (591 students), Sun Canyon School (563 students), and Western Valley Middle School (553 students). See the Fowler Elementary District (4273) district page for the complete list.