Enrollment
163
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.6:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Getz School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Getz School
Getz School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Tempe, Arizona, enrolling 163 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.6:1, Getz School is leaner than roughly 94% of Arizona schools and 49% under the state's 17:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Enrollment of 163 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and White (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Tempe's public schools, it stands alongside Asu Preparatory Academy Digital (3,850 students): Getz School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Tempe School District (4258) also operates Connolly Middle School (923 students) and Nevitt Elementary School (712 students) alongside Getz 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 Getz School compares
Getz 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,917
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
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
- 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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tempe School District (4258), which includes Getz School.
$11,917
Per student
-9%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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.
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 (~163 students)
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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 public school in Tempe, AZ.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Getz School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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