- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Irene Lopez School
Federal NCES profile for Irene Lopez School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040708000607
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Irene Lopez School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Arizona schools.
- #154 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 91.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Irene Lopez School has class sizes larger than 71% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Irene Lopez School ranks #154 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) · Arizona
NCES ID 040708000607 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Irene Lopez School grew from 433 students in 2022-23 to 481 in 2023-24 (+11.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 040708000607 · Phoenix, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 19.3:1 · 91.9% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley View School (577 students)
Irene Lopez School grew from 433 students in 2022-23 to 481 in 2023-24 (+11.1%). Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Irene Lopez School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley View Sc
Valley View School
577 students
- Sunland Elemen
Sunland Elementary School
573 students
- Ed & Verma Pas
Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School
485 students
- This school
Irene Lopez School
483 students
- Southwest Elem
Southwest Elementary School
475 students
- C O Greenfield
C O Greenfield School
453 students
What this shows Irene Lopez School reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Irene Lopez School compares
Irene Lopez 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 14% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.9% | ▲ 90% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 71% in Arizona - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
62.5%
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
$14,789
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.6%
African American 7.9%
Asian 3.9%
White 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Two or More 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, Irene Lopez School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) reports $14,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Irene Lopez School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunland Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| C O Greenfield School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Irene Lopez School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about Irene Lopez School
How many students attend Irene Lopez School?
Irene Lopez School has 483 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 481 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irene Lopez School?
The student-teacher ratio at Irene Lopez School is 19.3:1, which is 14% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Irene Lopez School?
91.9% of students at Irene Lopez School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Irene Lopez School?
The largest demographic group at Irene Lopez School is Hispanic or Latino at 81.6% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Irene Lopez School?
Irene Lopez School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Irene Lopez School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Irene Lopez School ranks #154 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 Roosevelt Elementary District (4279)?
Besides Irene Lopez School, Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) also operates Valley View School (577 students), Sunland Elementary School (573 students), and Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School (485 students). See the Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) district page for the complete list.