- Enrollment
- 3,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chandler, AZ
John & Carol Carlson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John & Carol Carlson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040187003321
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John & Carol Carlson Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Arizona schools.
- #22 of 44
- schools in Chandler · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 5.9%
- free-lunch eligible
John & Carol Carlson Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John & Carol Carlson Elementary ranks #22 of 44 schools in Chandler, AZ.
School address
District: Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Arizona
NCES ID 040187003321 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
John & Carol Carlson Elementary held near 622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 040187003321 · Chandler, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
572 enr · 14.3:1 · 5.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton High School (3,444 students)
John & Carol Carlson Elementary held near 622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 38.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
John & Carol Carlson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High School
3,444 students
- Chandler High
Chandler High School
3,179 students
- Basha High Sch
Basha High School
2,826 students
- Dr. Camille Ca
Dr. Camille Casteel High School
2,816 students
- Perry High Sch
Perry High School
2,373 students
- This school 572
John & Carol Carlson Elementary
572 students
What this shows John & Carol Carlson Elementary reports 572 students on the CCD universe file.
How John & Carol Carlson Elementary compares
John & Carol Carlson Elementary 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.9% | ▼ 88% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 30% in Arizona - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$11,085
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 572 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 5.8%
African American 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, John & Carol Carlson Elementary is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) reports $11,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John & Carol Carlson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chandler High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Basha High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Camille Casteel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John & Carol Carlson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,179
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,826
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,373
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Chandler
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~572 students)
Frequently asked questions about John & Carol Carlson Elementary
How many students attend John & Carol Carlson Elementary?
John & Carol Carlson Elementary has 572 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chandler, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 649 (2022-23) → 622 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John & Carol Carlson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John & Carol Carlson Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John & Carol Carlson Elementary?
5.9% of students at John & Carol Carlson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John & Carol Carlson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at John & Carol Carlson Elementary is White at 64.5% of enrollment, in Chandler, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John & Carol Carlson Elementary?
John & Carol Carlson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 John & Carol Carlson Elementary rank among schools in Chandler?
By Resource Investment Index, John & Carol Carlson Elementary ranks #22 of 44 schools in Chandler, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chandler on the city page.
What other schools are in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)?
Besides John & Carol Carlson Elementary, Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) also operates Hamilton High School (3,444 students), Chandler High School (3,179 students), and Basha High School (2,826 students). See the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) district page for the complete list.