- Enrollment
- 979
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
John Jacobs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for John Jacobs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040906001116
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Jacobs Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #61 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 68.0%
- free-lunch eligible
John Jacobs Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Jacobs Elementary School ranks #61 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Washington Elementary School District (4260) · Arizona
NCES ID 040906001116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
John Jacobs Elementary School shrank from 415 students in 2022-23 to 379 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 040906001116 · Phoenix, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 16.9:1 · 68.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Lookout Mountain School (979 students)
John Jacobs Elementary School shrank from 415 students in 2022-23 to 379 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
John Jacobs Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lookout Mounta
Lookout Mountain School
979 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary School
903 students
- Acacia Element
Acacia Elementary School
806 students
- Orangewood Sch
Orangewood School
797 students
- Palo Verde Mid
Palo Verde Middle School
797 students
- This school
John Jacobs Elementary School
439 students
What this shows John Jacobs Elementary School reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Jacobs Elementary School compares
John Jacobs 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.0% | ▲ 41% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Arizona - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.9%
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
$12,008
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
37
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.1%
White 27.8%
African American 9.8%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, John Jacobs Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington Elementary School District (4260) reports $12,008 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Jacobs Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lookout Mountain School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Acacia Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orangewood School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palo Verde Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Jacobs Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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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 (~439 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Jacobs Elementary School
How many students attend John Jacobs Elementary School?
John Jacobs Elementary School has 439 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 415 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Jacobs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Jacobs Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 1% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 8% higher 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 Jacobs Elementary School?
68.0% of students at John Jacobs Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Jacobs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at John Jacobs Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Jacobs Elementary School?
John Jacobs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 John Jacobs Elementary School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, John Jacobs Elementary School ranks #61 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 Washington Elementary School District (4260)?
Besides John Jacobs Elementary School, Washington Elementary School District (4260) also operates Lookout Mountain School (979 students), Mountain View Elementary School (903 students), and Acacia Elementary School (806 students). See the Washington Elementary School District (4260) district page for the complete list.