Enrollment
163
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040831001258
Getz School — Tempe, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Getz School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 61/100.
👥 Class size 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 97
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Tempe School District (4258) · Arizona
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 17.7:1 Arizona avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Getz School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Getz School reports 163 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 37% below the Arizona state mean of 17.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 30% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 1.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Tempe School District (4258) spends $14,452 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 57.6% from local sources (property taxes), 29.1% from the state, and 13.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (C+), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Getz School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 37% | 17.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 25% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
— 37% below state mean
Top 9% in Arizona — lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
1.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$14,452
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 163 Top 25% in Arizona — larger than 75% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 11.2:1 -37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040831001258
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 1.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tempe School District (4258), which includes Getz School.
$14,452
Per student
-4%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 57.6%
State 29.1%
Federal 13.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
Similar other schools in Tempe
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Arredondo Elementary School
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Wood School
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Tempe Preparatory Academy
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Holdeman Elementary School
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Getz School
How many students attend Getz School?
Getz School has 163 students enrolled. It is a other school in TEMPE, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Getz School?
The student-teacher ratio at Getz School is 11.2:1, which is 37% lower than the Arizona average of 17.7:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in TEMPE, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Getz School?
Getz School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (C+) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.