Enrollment
472
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.8:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jack L Kuban Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jack L Kuban Elementary School
Jack L Kuban Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 472 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.8:1 is larger than about 94% of Arizona schools and 46% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 86.8% of students qualify for free meals, 80% above the Arizona average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 472 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 177 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #174, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 19/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 41.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Phoenix's public schools, it stands alongside Pan-American Charter School (1,221 students): Jack L Kuban Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Murphy Elementary District (4265) also operates William R Sullivan Elementary School (568 students) and Arthur M Hamilton School (229 students) alongside Jack L Kuban Elementary 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 Jack L Kuban Elementary School compares
Jack L Kuban Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,692
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.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Murphy Elementary District (4265), which includes Jack L Kuban Elementary School.
$12,692
Per student
-3%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 29.8%
Federal 41.7%
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 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
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- 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.
Pan-American Charter School
Standard public school
1,221 students
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Standard public school
1,031 students
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
Similar other 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 (~472 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jack L Kuban Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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