Enrollment
651
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glendale Landmark School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glendale Landmark School
Glendale Landmark School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Glendale, Arizona, enrolling 651 students.
At 15.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arizona median, within a few percentage points of the 17:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 87.0% of students qualify for free meals, 80% above the Arizona average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 651 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 142 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #59.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 651 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 92.9% 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.
Discipline events run high: 188 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 651 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Glendale's public schools, it stands alongside Sandra Day O'connor High School (2,658 students): Glendale Landmark School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.9:1 vs 25.6:1).
Glendale Elementary District (4271) also operates Horizon School (856 students) and Challenger Middle School (839 students) alongside Glendale Landmark 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 Landmark School compares
Glendale Landmark 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glendale Elementary District (4271), which includes Glendale Landmark 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 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
- 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 (~651 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Glendale Landmark School a good school?
Glendale Landmark School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. 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 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.
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