Enrollment
889
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mesa, AZ
Franklin at Brimhall Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Franklin at Brimhall Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040497003348
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin at Brimhall Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Arizona schools.
- #67 of 70
- schools in Mesa · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin at Brimhall Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin at Brimhall Elementary ranks #67 of 70 schools in Mesa, AZ.
School address
District: Mesa Unified District (4235) · Arizona
NCES ID 040497003348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Franklin at Brimhall Elementary compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Franklin at Brimhall Elementary
Franklin at Brimhall Elementary is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Mesa, Arizona, enrolling 889 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.0% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the Arizona average.
Enrollment of 889 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 195 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #143, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1778 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Mesa's public schools, it stands alongside Eastmark High School (1,889 students): Franklin at Brimhall Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.7:1 vs 23.6:1).
Mesa Unified District (4235) also operates Mountain View High School (3,421 students) and Red Mountain High School (3,379 students) alongside Franklin at Brimhall Elementary.
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 Franklin at Brimhall Elementary compares
Franklin at Brimhall Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 28% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 75% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 889 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
889
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 85% in Arizona - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,160
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 66.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 2.5%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Franklin at Brimhall Elementary is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mesa Unified District (4235), which includes Franklin at Brimhall Elementary.
$11,160
Per student
-15%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.4%
State 44.5%
Federal 18.1%
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 Franklin at Brimhall Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Mountain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mesa High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westwood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dobson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin at Brimhall Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,421
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 3,379
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 3,233
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 3,135
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,284
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Mesa
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Eastmark High School
Standard public school
1,889 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School
Standard public school
1,711 students
Silver Valley Elementary
Standard public school
1,384 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Astravo Online Academy
Standard public school
849 students
Eagleridge Enrichment Program
Standard public school
694 students 63.1:1 students per teacher
American Leadership Academy Virtual
Standard public school
660 students
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 (~889 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin at Brimhall Elementary
How many students attend Franklin at Brimhall Elementary?
Franklin at Brimhall Elementary has 889 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mesa, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin at Brimhall Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin at Brimhall Elementary is 21.7:1, which is 28% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin at Brimhall Elementary?
12.0% of students at Franklin at Brimhall Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin at Brimhall Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Franklin at Brimhall Elementary is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Mesa, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin at Brimhall Elementary?
Franklin at Brimhall Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Franklin at Brimhall Elementary rank among schools in Mesa?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin at Brimhall Elementary ranks #67 of 70 schools in Mesa, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mesa on the city page.
Is Franklin at Brimhall Elementary a good school?
Franklin at Brimhall Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Mesa Unified District (4235)?
Besides Franklin at Brimhall Elementary, Mesa Unified District (4235) also operates Mountain View High School (3,421 students), Red Mountain High School (3,379 students), and Mesa High School (3,233 students). See the Mesa Unified District (4235) district page for the complete list.
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