- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buckeye, AZ
John S Mccain Iii Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for John S Mccain Iii Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040138003730
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John S Mccain Iii Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Arizona schools.
- #4 of 12
- schools in Buckeye · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.9:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
John S Mccain Iii Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John S Mccain Iii Elementary School ranks #4 of 12 schools in Buckeye, AZ.
School address
District: Buckeye Elementary District (4269) · Arizona
NCES ID 040138003730 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+69 students YoY
John S Mccain Iii Elementary School grew from 673 students in 2022-23 to 742 in 2023-24 (+10.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+69 students YoY 040138003730 · Buckeye, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
777 enr · 25.9:1 · 41.9% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Buckeye Elementary School (1,150 students)
John S Mccain Iii Elementary School grew from 673 students in 2022-23 to 742 in 2023-24 (+10.3%). Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
John S Mccain Iii Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Buckeye Elemen
Buckeye Elementary School
1,150 students
- Steven R. Jasi
Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School
855 students
- This school
John S Mccain Iii Elementary School
777 students
- Inca Elementar
Inca Elementary School
735 students
- Bales Elementa
Bales Elementary School
699 students
- Marionneaux El
Marionneaux Elementary School
697 students
What this shows John S Mccain Iii Elementary School reports 777 students on the CCD universe file.
How John S Mccain Iii Elementary School compares
John S Mccain Iii Elementary School is a growing 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 | 25.9:1 | ▲ 52% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 13% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 777 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.9:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
777
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.9:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 95% in Arizona - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$9,900
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 777 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.3%
White 24.3%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, John S Mccain Iii Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Buckeye Elementary District (4269) reports $9,900 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John S Mccain Iii Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Inca Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bales Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marionneaux Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John S Mccain Iii Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 30.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Buckeye
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Verrado Heritage Elementary School
Standard public school
1,014 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Blue Horizons Elementary School
Standard public school
976 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Marionneaux Elementary School
Standard public school
697 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Desert Sunset Elementary School
Standard public school
648 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10
Standard public school
602 students
Festival Foothills Elementary School
Standard public school
262 students 16.4:1 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 (~777 students)
Frequently asked questions about John S Mccain Iii Elementary School
How many students attend John S Mccain Iii Elementary School?
John S Mccain Iii Elementary School has 777 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buckeye, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 673 (2022-23) → 742 (2023-24), up 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John S Mccain Iii Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John S Mccain Iii Elementary School is 25.9:1, which is 52% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 65% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John S Mccain Iii Elementary School?
41.9% of students at John S Mccain Iii Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John S Mccain Iii Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at John S Mccain Iii Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.3% of enrollment, in Buckeye, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John S Mccain Iii Elementary School?
John S Mccain Iii Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 S Mccain Iii Elementary School rank among schools in Buckeye?
By Resource Investment Index, John S Mccain Iii Elementary School ranks #4 of 12 schools in Buckeye, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Buckeye on the city page.
What other schools are in Buckeye Elementary District (4269)?
Besides John S Mccain Iii Elementary School, Buckeye Elementary District (4269) also operates Buckeye Elementary School (1,150 students), Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School (855 students), and Inca Elementary School (735 students). See the Buckeye Elementary District (4269) district page for the complete list.