- Enrollment
- 2,823
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Inspiration Mountain School
Federal NCES profile for Inspiration Mountain School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040775003803
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Inspiration Mountain School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Arizona schools.
- #15 of 15
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.5:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 7.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Inspiration Mountain School has class sizes larger than 95% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Inspiration Mountain School ranks #15 of 15 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Deer Valley Unified District (4246) · Arizona
NCES ID 040775003803 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+185 students YoY
Inspiration Mountain School grew from 486 students in 2022-23 to 671 in 2023-24 (+38.1%).
Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+185 students YoY 040775003803 · Phoenix, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
789 enr · 25.5:1 · 7.8% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain Ridge High School (2,823 students)
Inspiration Mountain School grew from 486 students in 2022-23 to 671 in 2023-24 (+38.1%). Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Inspiration Mountain School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain Ridge
Mountain Ridge High School
2,823 students
- Sandra Day O'c
Sandra Day O'connor High School
2,658 students
- Boulder Creek
Boulder Creek High School
2,221 students
- Deer Valley Hi
Deer Valley High School
1,707 students
- Barry Goldwate
Barry Goldwater High School
1,602 students
- This school 789
Inspiration Mountain School
789 students
What this shows Inspiration Mountain School reports 789 students on the CCD universe file.
How Inspiration Mountain School compares
Inspiration Mountain School is a growing 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 | 25.5:1 | ▲ 50% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.8% | ▼ 84% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 789 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
789
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 95% in Arizona - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$10,940
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.
Student demographics
White 71.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 3.0%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Inspiration Mountain School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
District finance for Deer Valley Unified District (4246) reports $10,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Inspiration Mountain School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandra Day O'connor High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boulder Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deer Valley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barry Goldwater High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Inspiration Mountain School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,658
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,221
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,707
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,602
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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
Alhambra Traditional School
Standard public school
733 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
Standard public school
567 students
Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley
Standard public school
563 students
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 (~789 students)
Frequently asked questions about Inspiration Mountain School
How many students attend Inspiration Mountain School?
Inspiration Mountain School has 789 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 671 (2023-24), up 185.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Inspiration Mountain School?
The student-teacher ratio at Inspiration Mountain School is 25.5:1, which is 50% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Inspiration Mountain School?
7.8% of students at Inspiration Mountain School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Inspiration Mountain School?
The largest demographic group at Inspiration Mountain School is White at 71.7% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Inspiration Mountain School?
Inspiration Mountain School has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Inspiration Mountain School rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Inspiration Mountain School ranks #15 of 15 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.
What other schools are in Deer Valley Unified District (4246)?
Besides Inspiration Mountain School, Deer Valley Unified District (4246) also operates Mountain Ridge High School (2,823 students), Sandra Day O'connor High School (2,658 students), and Boulder Creek High School (2,221 students). See the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) district page for the complete list.