Enrollment
905
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Granada Elementary School-West Campus
Federal NCES profile for Granada Elementary School-West Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040060001486
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Granada Elementary School-West Campus earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Arizona schools.
- #170 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 67.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Granada Elementary School-West Campus has class sizes larger than 81% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Granada Elementary School-West Campus ranks #170 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Alhambra Elementary District (4280) · Arizona
NCES ID 040060001486 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Granada Elementary School-West Campus compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Granada Elementary School-West Campus
Granada Elementary School-West Campus is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 905 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 905 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 181 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #172, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 453 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 74.5% 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.
Among Phoenix's public schools, it stands alongside Pan-American Charter School (1,221 students): Granada Elementary School-West Campus is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Alhambra Elementary District (4280) also operates Barcelona Elementary School (847 students) and Catalina Ventura School (842 students) alongside Granada Elementary School-West 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-West Campus compares
Granada Elementary School-West 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 24% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.0% | ▲ 39% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 905 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
905
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 81% in Arizona - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
74.5%
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 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 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 81.1%
African American 9.3%
Asian 3.8%
White 2.8%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Granada Elementary School-West 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-West 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-West Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Catalina Ventura School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alhambra Traditional School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sevilla Elementary School-East Campus | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James W. Rice Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Granada Elementary School-West Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pan-American Charter School
Standard public school
1,221 students
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Standard public school
1,031 students
Westwind Elementary School
Standard public school
932 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Stetson Hills School
Standard public school
887 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Union Park School
Standard public school
873 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fireside Elementary School
Standard public school
693 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~905 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Granada Elementary School-West Campus
How many students attend Granada Elementary School-West Campus?
Granada Elementary School-West Campus has 905 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Granada Elementary School-West Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Granada Elementary School-West Campus is 21:1, which is 24% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Granada Elementary School-West Campus?
67.0% of students at Granada Elementary School-West 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-West Campus?
The largest demographic group at Granada Elementary School-West Campus is Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Granada Elementary School-West Campus?
Granada Elementary School-West Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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-West Campus rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Granada Elementary School-West Campus ranks #170 of 179 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 schools in Phoenix on the city page.
Is Granada Elementary School-West Campus a good school?
Granada Elementary School-West Campus earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 Alhambra Elementary District (4280)?
Besides Granada Elementary School-West Campus, Alhambra Elementary District (4280) also operates Barcelona Elementary School (847 students), Catalina Ventura School (842 students), and Alhambra Traditional School (733 students). See the Alhambra Elementary District (4280) district page for the complete list.
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