- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glendale, AZ
Harold W Smith School
Federal NCES profile for Harold W Smith School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040342000266
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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
Harold W Smith School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Arizona schools.
- #12 of 17
- elementary schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.7:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 94.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Harold W Smith School has class sizes larger than 97% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harold W Smith School ranks #12 of 17 elementary schools in Glendale, AZ.
School address
District: Glendale Elementary District (4271) · Arizona
NCES ID 040342000266 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-85 students YoY
Harold W Smith School shrank from 772 students in 2022-23 to 687 in 2023-24 (-11.0%).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-85 students YoY 040342000266 · Glendale, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
719 enr · 27.7:1 · 94.9% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Horizon School (856 students)
Harold W Smith School shrank from 772 students in 2022-23 to 687 in 2023-24 (-11.0%). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Harold W Smith 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
- This school
Harold W Smith School
719 students
- Desert Spirit
Desert Spirit
682 students
What this shows Harold W Smith School reports 719 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harold W Smith School compares
Harold W Smith 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 | 27.7:1 | ▲ 63% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.9% | ▲ 96% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 719 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
719
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% 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
27.7:1
students per teacher
- 63% above state mean
Top 97% in Arizona - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
77.5%
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
$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 719 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.0%
African American 7.8%
White 4.3%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, Harold W Smith School is less mixed than 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 Harold W Smith School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Challenger Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William C Jack School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bicentennial South School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desert Spirit | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harold W Smith 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
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Glendale
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~719 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harold W Smith School
How many students attend Harold W Smith School?
Harold W Smith School has 719 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glendale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 772 (2022-23) → 687 (2023-24), down 85.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harold W Smith School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harold W Smith School is 27.7:1, which is 63% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harold W Smith School?
94.9% of students at Harold W Smith School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harold W Smith School?
The largest demographic group at Harold W Smith School is Hispanic or Latino at 83.0% of enrollment, in Glendale, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harold W Smith School?
Harold W Smith School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Harold W Smith School rank among elementary schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Harold W Smith School ranks #12 of 17 elementary 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 elementary schools in Glendale on the city page.
What other schools are in Glendale Elementary District (4271)?
Besides Harold W Smith 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.