Enrollment
678
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glendale, AZ
Glendale American School
Federal NCES profile for Glendale American School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040342000262
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glendale American School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Arizona schools.
- #41 of 46
- schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.6:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 58.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Glendale American School has class sizes larger than 88% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glendale American School ranks #41 of 46 schools in Glendale, AZ.
School address
District: Glendale Elementary District (4271) · Arizona
NCES ID 040342000262 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.6:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glendale American School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glendale American School
Glendale American School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Glendale, Arizona, enrolling 678 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.6:1 is larger than about 88% of Arizona schools and 33% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 58.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 678 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 330 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #180.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (17%) (diversity index 61/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 65.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Glendale Elementary District (4271) spends $9,522 per pupil, 28% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 35.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Glendale's public schools, it stands alongside Sandra Day O'connor High School (2,658 students): Glendale American School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.6:1 vs 25.6:1).
Glendale Elementary District (4271) also operates Horizon School (856 students) and Challenger Middle School (839 students) alongside Glendale American 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 Glendale American School compares
Glendale American 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 33% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.9% | ▲ 22% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 678 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
678
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 88% in Arizona - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
65.0%
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
$9,522
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
44
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 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 58.1%
White 16.7%
African American 14.6%
Asian 5.3%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Glendale American School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glendale Elementary District (4271), which includes Glendale American School.
$9,522
Per student
-28%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.2%
State 46.6%
Federal 35.2%
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 Glendale American School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Challenger Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William C Jack School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bicentennial South School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harold W Smith School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glendale American School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar other schools in Glendale
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 (~678 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Glendale American School
How many students attend Glendale American School?
Glendale American School has 678 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glendale, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glendale American School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glendale American School is 22.6:1, which is 33% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glendale American School?
58.9% of students at Glendale American School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glendale American School?
The largest demographic group at Glendale American School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.1% of enrollment, in Glendale, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glendale American School?
Glendale American School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Glendale American School rank among schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Glendale American School ranks #41 of 46 schools in Glendale, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Glendale on the city page.
Is Glendale American School a good school?
Glendale American School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of 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 Glendale Elementary District (4271)?
Besides Glendale American School, Glendale Elementary District (4271) also operates Horizon School (856 students), Challenger Middle School (839 students), and William C Jack School (811 students). See the Glendale Elementary District (4271) district page for the complete list.
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