- Enrollment
- 2,430
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Indian Bend Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Indian Bend Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040593000482
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Bend Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Arizona schools.
- #9 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Bend Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Bend Elementary School ranks #9 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) · Arizona
NCES ID 040593000482 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Indian Bend Elementary School held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.3 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 040593000482 · Phoenix, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
539 enr · 11.7:1 · 54.9% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Pinnacle High School (2,430 students)
Indian Bend Elementary School held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.3 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Indian Bend Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pinnacle High
Pinnacle High School
2,430 students
- Paradise Valle
Paradise Valley High School
1,900 students
- Horizon High S
Horizon High School
1,767 students
- North Canyon H
North Canyon High School
1,560 students
- Shadow Mountai
Shadow Mountain High School
1,080 students
- This school 539
Indian Bend Elementary School
539 students
What this shows Indian Bend Elementary School reports 539 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian Bend Elementary School compares
Indian Bend Elementary School 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 31% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▲ 14% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 14% in Arizona - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,848
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.7%
White 23.6%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Indian Bend Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) reports $11,848 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Indian Bend Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paradise Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Canyon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shadow Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Bend Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,767
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,560
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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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
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 (~539 students)
Frequently asked questions about Indian Bend Elementary School
How many students attend Indian Bend Elementary School?
Indian Bend Elementary School has 539 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 566 (2022-23) → 572 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Bend Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Bend Elementary School is 11.7:1, which is 31% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 25% 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 Indian Bend Elementary School?
54.9% of students at Indian Bend Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Bend Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Indian Bend Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.7% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Bend Elementary School?
Indian Bend Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Indian Bend Elementary School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Bend Elementary School ranks #9 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.
What other schools are in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)?
Besides Indian Bend Elementary School, Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) also operates Pinnacle High School (2,430 students), Paradise Valley High School (1,900 students), and Horizon High School (1,767 students). See the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) district page for the complete list.