- Enrollment
- 2,823
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anthem, AZ
Gavilan Peak School
Federal NCES profile for Gavilan Peak School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040775002358
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gavilan Peak School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Arizona schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Anthem · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 9.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gavilan Peak School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gavilan Peak School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Anthem, AZ.
School address
District: Deer Valley Unified District (4246) · Arizona
NCES ID 040775002358 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Gavilan Peak School shrank from 565 students in 2022-23 to 533 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.1 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 040775002358 · Anthem, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
473 enr · 10.3:1 · 9.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain Ridge High School (2,823 students)
Gavilan Peak School shrank from 565 students in 2022-23 to 533 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 46.1 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Gavilan Peak School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain Ridge
Mountain Ridge High School
2,823 students
- Sandra Day O'c
Sandra Day O'connor High School
2,658 students
- Boulder Creek
Boulder Creek High School
2,221 students
- Deer Valley Hi
Deer Valley High School
1,707 students
- Barry Goldwate
Barry Goldwater High School
1,602 students
- This school 473
Gavilan Peak School
473 students
What this shows Gavilan Peak School reports 473 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gavilan Peak School compares
Gavilan Peak School 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 39% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.9% | ▼ 80% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 9% in Arizona - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.1%
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
$10,940
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 473 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 4.7%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Gavilan Peak School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Deer Valley Unified District (4246) reports $10,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gavilan Peak School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandra Day O'connor High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boulder Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deer Valley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barry Goldwater High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gavilan Peak School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,658
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,221
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,707
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,602
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Anthem
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~473 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gavilan Peak School
How many students attend Gavilan Peak School?
Gavilan Peak School has 473 students enrolled. It is a public school in Anthem, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 565 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gavilan Peak School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gavilan Peak School is 10.3:1, which is 39% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 34% 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 Gavilan Peak School?
9.9% of students at Gavilan Peak School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gavilan Peak School?
The largest demographic group at Gavilan Peak School is White at 70.0% of enrollment, in Anthem, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gavilan Peak School?
Gavilan Peak School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Gavilan Peak School rank among schools in Anthem?
By Resource Investment Index, Gavilan Peak School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Anthem, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Anthem on the city page.
What other schools are in Deer Valley Unified District (4246)?
Besides Gavilan Peak School, Deer Valley Unified District (4246) also operates Mountain Ridge High School (2,823 students), Sandra Day O'connor High School (2,658 students), and Boulder Creek High School (2,221 students). See the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) district page for the complete list.