Enrollment
518
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chandler, AZ
Galveston Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Galveston Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040187000128
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Galveston Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #35 of 44
- schools in Chandler · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 79.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Galveston Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Galveston Elementary School ranks #35 of 44 schools in Chandler, AZ.
School address
District: Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Arizona
NCES ID 040187000128 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Galveston Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Galveston Elementary School
Galveston Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Chandler, Arizona, enrolling 518 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 79.8% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Arizona average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 518 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 257 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #206, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (88% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 518 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) spends $9,696 per pupil, 26% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Chandler's public schools, it stands alongside Primavera - Online (6,378 students): Galveston Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) also operates Hamilton High School (3,444 students) and Chandler High School (3,179 students) alongside Galveston Elementary 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 Galveston Elementary School compares
Galveston Elementary 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.8% | ▲ 65% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
518
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in Arizona - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.6%
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
$9,696
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 518 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 88.4%
African American 4.2%
White 4.1%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.5, Galveston Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chandler Unified District #80 (4242), which includes Galveston Elementary School.
$9,696
Per student
-26%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.7%
State 44.2%
Federal 13.1%
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 Galveston Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chandler High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Basha High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Camille Casteel High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Galveston Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 3,179
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,826
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,373
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Chandler
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~518 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Galveston Elementary School
How many students attend Galveston Elementary School?
Galveston Elementary School has 518 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chandler, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galveston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Galveston Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Galveston Elementary School?
79.8% of students at Galveston Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Galveston Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Galveston Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 88.4% of enrollment, in Chandler, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Galveston Elementary School?
Galveston Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Galveston Elementary School rank among schools in Chandler?
By Resource Investment Index, Galveston Elementary School ranks #35 of 44 schools in Chandler, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chandler on the city page.
Is Galveston Elementary School a good school?
Galveston Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools. 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 Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)?
Besides Galveston Elementary School, Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) also operates Hamilton High School (3,444 students), Chandler High School (3,179 students), and Basha High School (2,826 students). See the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) district page for the complete list.
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