- Enrollment
- 3,421
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+89 students YoY
Franklin at Brimhall Elementary grew from 768 students in 2022-23 to 857 in 2023-24 (+11.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.3 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+89 students YoY 040497003348 · Mesa, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
889 enr · 21.7:1 · 12.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View High School (3,421 students)
Franklin at Brimhall Elementary grew from 768 students in 2022-23 to 857 in 2023-24 (+11.6%). Teacher FTE lost 41.3 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Franklin at Brimhall Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain View
Mountain View High School
3,421 students
- Red Mountain H
Red Mountain High School
3,379 students
- Mesa High Scho
Mesa High School
3,233 students
- Westwood High
Westwood High School
3,135 students
- Dobson High Sc
Dobson High School
2,284 students
- This school 889
Franklin at Brimhall Elementary
889 students
What this shows Franklin at Brimhall Elementary reports 889 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin at Brimhall Elementary compares
Franklin at Brimhall Elementary is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,121
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
Counselors0.5 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.
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
District finance for Mesa Unified District (4235) reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 3,379
- 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
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Eagleridge Enrichment Program
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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 (~889 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 768 (2022-23) → 857 (2023-24), up 89.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.