Enrollment
683
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Granada Elementary School-East Campus
Federal NCES profile for Granada Elementary School-East Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040060000012
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Granada Elementary School-East Campus earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #77 of 116
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Granada Elementary School-East Campus has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Granada Elementary School-East Campus ranks #77 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Alhambra Elementary District (4280) · Arizona
NCES ID 040060000012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Granada Elementary School-East Campus compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Granada Elementary School-East Campus
Granada Elementary School-East Campus is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 683 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 683 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.
Among 315 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #226, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 342 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 76.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 36.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 228 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 683 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Phoenix's elementary schools, it stands alongside Academy of Math and Science Avondale (1,175 students): Granada Elementary School-East Campus is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Alhambra Elementary District (4280) also operates Granada Elementary School-West Campus (905 students) and Barcelona Elementary School (847 students) alongside Granada Elementary School-East Campus.
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 Granada Elementary School-East Campus compares
Granada Elementary School-East Campus on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▲ 26% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 683 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
683
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 66% in Arizona - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
76.0%
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
$11,648
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
127
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.4 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 82.9%
African American 9.1%
Asian 3.4%
White 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Two or More 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.3, Granada Elementary School-East Campus is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alhambra Elementary District (4280), which includes Granada Elementary School-East Campus.
$11,648
Per student
-11%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.7%
State 42.7%
Federal 36.6%
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 Granada Elementary School-East Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granada Elementary School-West Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barcelona Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Catalina Ventura School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alhambra Traditional School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sevilla Elementary School-East Campus | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Granada Elementary School-East Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 905
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar elementary schools in Phoenix
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Academy of Math and Science Avondale
Standard public school
1,175 students
Kyrene Altadena Middle School
Standard public school
857 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Catalina Ventura School
Standard public school
842 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Inspiration Mountain School
Standard public school
789 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Alhambra Traditional School
Standard public school
733 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
Standard public school
567 students
Similar elementary 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 (~683 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Granada Elementary School-East Campus
How many students attend Granada Elementary School-East Campus?
Granada Elementary School-East Campus has 683 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Granada Elementary School-East Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Granada Elementary School-East Campus is 18.5:1, which is 9% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Granada Elementary School-East Campus?
60.9% of students at Granada Elementary School-East Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Granada Elementary School-East Campus?
The largest demographic group at Granada Elementary School-East Campus is Hispanic or Latino at 82.9% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Granada Elementary School-East Campus?
Granada Elementary School-East Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Granada Elementary School-East Campus rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Granada Elementary School-East Campus ranks #77 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Phoenix on the city page.
Is Granada Elementary School-East Campus a good school?
Granada Elementary School-East Campus earns 22/100 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 Alhambra Elementary District (4280)?
Besides Granada Elementary School-East Campus, Alhambra Elementary District (4280) also operates Granada Elementary School-West Campus (905 students), Barcelona Elementary School (847 students), and Catalina Ventura School (842 students). See the Alhambra Elementary District (4280) district page for the complete list.
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