Enrollment
789
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.5:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Inspiration Mountain School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Inspiration Mountain School
Inspiration Mountain School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 789 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.5:1 is larger than about 95% of Arizona schools and 50% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.8% free-meal eligibility runs 84% below the Arizona average.
Enrollment of 789 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 180 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #180, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 46/100).
The surrounding Deer Valley Unified District (4246) spends $9,561 per pupil, 27% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Phoenix's elementary schools, it stands alongside Academy of Math and Science Avondale (1,175 students): Inspiration Mountain School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) also operates Mountain Ridge High School (2,823 students) and Sandra Day O'connor High School (2,658 students) alongside Inspiration Mountain School.
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 Inspiration Mountain School compares
Inspiration Mountain School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,561
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.
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
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Deer Valley Unified District (4246), which includes Inspiration Mountain School.
$9,561
Per student
-27%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.9%
State 38.6%
Federal 12.6%
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 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
- 2,823
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~789 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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.
Is Inspiration Mountain School a good school?
Inspiration Mountain School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 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.
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