- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Jack L Kuban Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jack L Kuban Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040540001309
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jack L Kuban Elementary School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #175 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.8:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 86.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jack L Kuban Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jack L Kuban Elementary School ranks #175 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Murphy Elementary District (4265) · Arizona
NCES ID 040540001309 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Jack L Kuban Elementary School shrank from 447 students in 2022-23 to 387 in 2023-24 (-13.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 040540001309 · Phoenix, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 24.8:1 · 86.8% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: William R Sullivan Elementary School (568 students)
Jack L Kuban Elementary School shrank from 447 students in 2022-23 to 387 in 2023-24 (-13.4%). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Jack L Kuban Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William R Sull
William R Sullivan Elementary School
568 students
- This school
Jack L Kuban Elementary School
472 students
- Arthur M Hamil
Arthur M Hamilton School
229 students
What this shows Jack L Kuban Elementary School reports 472 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jack L Kuban Elementary School compares
Jack L Kuban Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 24.8:1 | ▲ 46% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.8% | ▲ 80% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 94% in Arizona - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
63.8%
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
$12,466
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.4%
African American 8.1%
White 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.4, Jack L Kuban Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Murphy Elementary District (4265) reports $12,466 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jack L Kuban Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William R Sullivan Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arthur M Hamilton School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jack L Kuban Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~472 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jack L Kuban Elementary School
How many students attend Jack L Kuban Elementary School?
Jack L Kuban Elementary School has 472 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 447 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jack L Kuban Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jack L Kuban Elementary School is 24.8:1, which is 46% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jack L Kuban Elementary School?
86.8% of students at Jack L Kuban Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jack L Kuban Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jack L Kuban Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 89.4% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jack L Kuban Elementary School?
Jack L Kuban Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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 Jack L Kuban Elementary School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Jack L Kuban Elementary School ranks #175 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 Murphy Elementary District (4265)?
Besides Jack L Kuban Elementary School, Murphy Elementary District (4265) also operates William R Sullivan Elementary School (568 students) and Arthur M Hamilton School (229 students). See the Murphy Elementary District (4265) district page for the complete list.