- Enrollment
- 3,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chandler, AZ
Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040187000129
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #22 of 44
- schools in Chandler · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary ranks #22 of 44 schools in Chandler, AZ.
School address
District: Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Arizona
NCES ID 040187000129 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary held near 758 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.4 → 47.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 040187000129 · Chandler, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
702 enr · 15.3:1 · 75.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton High School (3,444 students)
Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary held near 758 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.4 → 47.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High School
3,444 students
- Chandler High
Chandler High School
3,179 students
- Basha High Sch
Basha High School
2,826 students
- Dr. Camille Ca
Dr. Camille Casteel High School
2,816 students
- Perry High Sch
Perry High School
2,373 students
- This school 702
Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary
702 students
What this shows Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary reports 702 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary compares
Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 55% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 702 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
702
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 39% in Arizona - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$11,085
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.2%
White 9.3%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.4, Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) reports $11,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chandler High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Basha High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Camille Casteel High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,179
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,826
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,373
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Chandler
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 (~702 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary
How many students attend Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary?
Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary has 702 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chandler, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 760 (2022-23) → 758 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 3% lower 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 Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary?
75.0% of students at Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 82.2% of enrollment, in Chandler, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary?
Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary rank among schools in Chandler?
By Resource Investment Index, Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary ranks #22 of 44 schools in Chandler, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chandler on the city page.
What other schools are in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)?
Besides Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary, Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) also operates Hamilton High School (3,444 students), Chandler High School (3,179 students), and Basha High School (2,826 students). See the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) district page for the complete list.