- Enrollment
- 2,009
- Students per teacher
- 44.6:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Queen Creek, AZ
Jack Barnes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jack Barnes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040681002369
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jack Barnes Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #7 of 14
- schools in Queen Creek · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 9.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jack Barnes Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jack Barnes Elementary School ranks #7 of 14 schools in Queen Creek, AZ.
School address
District: Queen Creek Unified District (4245) · Arizona
NCES ID 040681002369 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Jack Barnes Elementary School held near 630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 35.8 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 040681002369 · Queen Creek, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
621 enr · 17.7:1 · 9.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Crismon High School (2,009 students)
Jack Barnes Elementary School held near 630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 35.8 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Jack Barnes Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crismon High S
Crismon High School
2,009 students
- Queen Creek Hi
Queen Creek High School
1,968 students
- Eastmark High
Eastmark High School
1,889 students
- Silver Valley
Silver Valley Elementary
1,384 students
- Faith Mather S
Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School
1,153 students
- This school 621
Jack Barnes Elementary School
621 students
What this shows Jack Barnes Elementary School reports 621 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jack Barnes Elementary School compares
Jack Barnes 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 4% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.9% | ▼ 80% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Arizona - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.2%
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
$9,137
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 621 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 3.9%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Jack Barnes Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Queen Creek Unified District (4245) reports $9,137 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jack Barnes Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crismon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Queen Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastmark High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silver Valley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jack Barnes Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,968
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Queen Creek
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Crismon High School
Standard public school
2,009 students 44.6:1 students per teacher
Heritage Academy Gateway
Standard public school
1,556 students
Benjamin Franklin High School
Standard public school
1,324 students
Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School
Standard public school
1,153 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary
Standard public school
908 students 29.3:1 students per teacher
Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary
Standard public school
642 students 18.9:1 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 (~621 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jack Barnes Elementary School
How many students attend Jack Barnes Elementary School?
Jack Barnes Elementary School has 621 students enrolled. It is a public school in Queen Creek, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 617 (2022-23) → 630 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jack Barnes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jack Barnes Elementary School is 17.7:1, which is 4% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jack Barnes Elementary School?
9.9% of students at Jack Barnes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jack Barnes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jack Barnes Elementary School is White at 58.0% of enrollment, in Queen Creek, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jack Barnes Elementary School?
Jack Barnes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jack Barnes Elementary School rank among schools in Queen Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Jack Barnes Elementary School ranks #7 of 14 schools in Queen Creek, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Queen Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in Queen Creek Unified District (4245)?
Besides Jack Barnes Elementary School, Queen Creek Unified District (4245) also operates Crismon High School (2,009 students), Queen Creek High School (1,968 students), and Eastmark High School (1,889 students). See the Queen Creek Unified District (4245) district page for the complete list.