Enrollment
960
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Frank Borman School
Federal NCES profile for Frank Borman School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040168000094
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 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
Frank Borman School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #154 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.6:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank Borman School has class sizes larger than 93% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank Borman School ranks #154 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Cartwright Elementary District (4282) · Arizona
NCES ID 040168000094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.6:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frank Borman School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frank Borman School
Frank Borman School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 960 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.6:1 is larger than about 93% of Arizona schools and 45% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.0% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 90% of state schools at 960 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 177 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #139, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 960 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 41.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Phoenix's public schools, it stands alongside Pan-American Charter School (1,221 students): Frank Borman School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Cartwright Elementary District (4282) also operates Charles W. Harris School (875 students) and Peralta School (817 students) alongside Frank Borman 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 Frank Borman School compares
Frank Borman 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 | 24.6:1 | ▲ 45% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 4% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 960 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
960
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 93% in Arizona - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
50.0%
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
$11,851
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 960 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 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 89.6%
African American 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
White 1.3%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, Frank Borman School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cartwright Elementary District (4282), which includes Frank Borman School.
$11,851
Per student
-10%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.7%
State 42.2%
Federal 41.1%
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 Frank Borman School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles W. Harris School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peralta School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manuel Pena Jr. School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tomahawk School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank Borman School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pan-American Charter School
Standard public school
1,221 students
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Standard public school
1,031 students
Westwind Elementary School
Standard public school
932 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Stetson Hills School
Standard public school
887 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Union Park School
Standard public school
873 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fireside Elementary School
Standard public school
693 students 15.1:1 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 (~960 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Frank Borman School
How many students attend Frank Borman School?
Frank Borman School has 960 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank Borman School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank Borman School is 24.6:1, which is 45% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frank Borman School?
50.0% of students at Frank Borman School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank Borman School?
The largest demographic group at Frank Borman School is Hispanic or Latino at 89.6% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank Borman School?
Frank Borman School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Frank Borman School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank Borman School ranks #154 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.
Is Frank Borman School a good school?
Frank Borman School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Cartwright Elementary District (4282)?
Besides Frank Borman School, Cartwright Elementary District (4282) also operates Charles W. Harris School (875 students), Peralta School (817 students), and Manuel Pena Jr. School (806 students). See the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) district page for the complete list.
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