- Enrollment
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
G. Frank Davidson
Federal NCES profile for G. Frank Davidson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040168001709
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 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
G. Frank Davidson earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #132 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 68.0%
- free-lunch eligible
G. Frank Davidson has class sizes larger than 77% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, G. Frank Davidson ranks #132 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Cartwright Elementary District (4282) · Arizona
NCES ID 040168001709 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
G. Frank Davidson shrank from 740 students in 2022-23 to 695 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 040168001709 · Phoenix, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
629 enr · 20.3:1 · 68.0% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Frank Borman School (960 students)
G. Frank Davidson shrank from 740 students in 2022-23 to 695 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
G. Frank Davidson in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Frank Borman S
Frank Borman School
960 students
- Charles W. Har
Charles W. Harris School
875 students
- Peralta School
Peralta School
817 students
- Manuel Pena Jr
Manuel Pena Jr. School
806 students
- Sunset School
Sunset School
739 students
- This school
G. Frank Davidson
629 students
What this shows G. Frank Davidson reports 629 students on the CCD universe file.
How G. Frank Davidson compares
G. Frank Davidson 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 19% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.0% | ▲ 41% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 629 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
629
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 77% in Arizona - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
62.3%
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
$11,949
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 629 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.7%
African American 4.1%
White 1.6%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, G. Frank Davidson is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cartwright Elementary District (4282) reports $11,949 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How G. Frank Davidson Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Borman School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles W. Harris School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peralta School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manuel Pena Jr. School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to G. Frank Davidson'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
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Stetson Hills School
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Union Park School
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Fireside Elementary School
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693 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~629 students)
Frequently asked questions about G. Frank Davidson
How many students attend G. Frank Davidson?
G. Frank Davidson has 629 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 740 (2022-23) → 695 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at G. Frank Davidson?
The student-teacher ratio at G. Frank Davidson is 20.3:1, which is 19% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at G. Frank Davidson?
68.0% of students at G. Frank Davidson are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of G. Frank Davidson?
The largest demographic group at G. Frank Davidson is Hispanic or Latino at 92.7% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for G. Frank Davidson?
G. Frank Davidson has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 G. Frank Davidson rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, G. Frank Davidson ranks #132 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 Cartwright Elementary District (4282)?
Besides G. Frank Davidson, Cartwright Elementary District (4282) also operates Frank Borman School (960 students), Charles W. Harris School (875 students), and Peralta School (817 students). See the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) district page for the complete list.