- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tempe, AZ
Getz School
Federal NCES profile for Getz School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040831001258
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Getz School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Arizona schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #1 of 19
- schools in Tempe · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 163
- students enrolled
Getz School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Getz School ranks #1 of 19 schools in Tempe, AZ.
School address
District: Tempe School District (4258) · Arizona
NCES ID 040831001258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Getz School shrank from 212 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 14.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 040831001258 · Tempe, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
163 enr · 8.6:1 · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Connolly Middle School (923 students)
Getz School shrank from 212 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 14.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Getz School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Connolly Middl
Connolly Middle School
923 students
- Nevitt Element
Nevitt Elementary School
712 students
- Geneva Epps Mo
Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School
694 students
- Fees College P
Fees College Preparatory Middle School
645 students
- Broadmor Eleme
Broadmor Elementary School
575 students
- This school 163
Getz School
163 students
What this shows Getz School reports 163 students on the CCD universe file.
How Getz School compares
Getz 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 | 8.6:1 | ▼ 49% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
163
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 6% in Arizona - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
1.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,504
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.6%
White 20.2%
African American 14.1%
Asian 8.6%
Two or More 8.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Getz School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Tempe School District (4258) reports $12,504 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Getz School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connolly Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nevitt Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fees College Preparatory Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broadmor Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Getz School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Tempe
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 (~163 students)
Frequently asked questions about Getz School
How many students attend Getz School?
Getz School has 163 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tempe, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 212 (2022-23) → 198 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Getz School?
The student-teacher ratio at Getz School is 8.6:1, which is 49% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Getz School?
The largest demographic group at Getz School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.6% of enrollment, in Tempe, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Getz School?
Getz School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Getz School rank among schools in Tempe?
By Resource Investment Index, Getz School ranks #1 of 19 schools in Tempe, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tempe on the city page.
What other schools are in Tempe School District (4258)?
Besides Getz School, Tempe School District (4258) also operates Connolly Middle School (923 students), Nevitt Elementary School (712 students), and Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School (694 students). See the Tempe School District (4258) district page for the complete list.