- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glendale, AZ
Glendale Landmark School
Federal NCES profile for Glendale Landmark School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040342000269
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glendale Landmark School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #41 of 46
- schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 87.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Glendale Landmark School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glendale Landmark School ranks #41 of 46 schools in Glendale, AZ.
School address
District: Glendale Elementary District (4271) · Arizona
NCES ID 040342000269 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-136 students YoY
Glendale Landmark School shrank from 828 students in 2022-23 to 692 in 2023-24 (-16.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-136 students YoY 040342000269 · Glendale, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
651 enr · 15.9:1 · 87.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Horizon School (856 students)
Glendale Landmark School shrank from 828 students in 2022-23 to 692 in 2023-24 (-16.4%). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Glendale Landmark School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Horizon School
Horizon School
856 students
- Challenger Mid
Challenger Middle School
839 students
- William C Jack
William C Jack School
811 students
- Bicentennial S
Bicentennial South School
729 students
- Harold W Smith
Harold W Smith School
719 students
- This school
Glendale Landmark School
651 students
What this shows Glendale Landmark School reports 651 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glendale Landmark School compares
Glendale Landmark 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.0% | ▲ 80% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 651 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
651
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Arizona - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
92.9%
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
$10,795
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 651 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 138 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.4%
African American 15.2%
White 9.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, Glendale Landmark School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Glendale Elementary District (4271) reports $10,795 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glendale Landmark School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Challenger Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William C Jack School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bicentennial South School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harold W Smith School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glendale Landmark School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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.
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 (~651 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glendale Landmark School
How many students attend Glendale Landmark School?
Glendale Landmark School has 651 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glendale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 828 (2022-23) → 692 (2023-24), down 136.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glendale Landmark School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glendale Landmark School is 15.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 1% higher 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 Glendale Landmark School?
87.0% of students at Glendale Landmark School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glendale Landmark School?
The largest demographic group at Glendale Landmark School is Hispanic or Latino at 70.4% of enrollment, in Glendale, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glendale Landmark School?
Glendale Landmark School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Glendale Landmark School rank among schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Glendale Landmark 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.
What other schools are in Glendale Elementary District (4271)?
Besides Glendale Landmark 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.