Enrollment
789
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 040775003803
Inspiration Mountain School — Phoenix, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Inspiration Mountain School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 37
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Deer Valley Unified District (4246) · Arizona
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 17.7:1 Arizona avg
-11% 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
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Inspiration Mountain School reports 789 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 31.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% below the Arizona state mean of 17.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 7.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 84% below the Arizona average and 85% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Deer Valley Unified District (4246) spends $11,201 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 48.9% from local sources (property taxes), 38.6% from the state, and 12.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Inspiration Mountain School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.8% | ▼ 84% | 48.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 789 | top 84% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
7.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 84% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
— 11% below state mean
Top 36% in Arizona — lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,201
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 789 Top 84% in Arizona — larger than 16% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Students per teacher 15.7:1 -11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 7.8% -84% vs state
NCES ID 040775003803
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Deer Valley Unified District (4246), which includes Inspiration Mountain School.
$11,201
Per student
-26%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,823
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,658
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Enrollment
- 2,221
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Enrollment
- 1,707
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,602
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
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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 a elementary school in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Inspiration Mountain School?
The student-teacher ratio at Inspiration Mountain School is 15.7:1, which is 11% lower than the Arizona average of 17.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Inspiration Mountain School?
Inspiration Mountain School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.