- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tempe, AZ
Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040831000777
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Arizona schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #6 of 10
- elementary schools in Tempe · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Tempe, AZ.
School address
District: Tempe School District (4258) · Arizona
NCES ID 040831000777 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.2 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 040831000777 · Tempe, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 12.8:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Connolly Middle School (923 students)
Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.2 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Connolly Middl
Connolly Middle School
923 students
- Nevitt Element
Nevitt Elementary School
712 students
- Geneva Epps Mo
Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School
694 students
- Fees College P
Fees College Preparatory Middle School
645 students
- Broadmor Eleme
Broadmor Elementary School
575 students
- This school
Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School
370 students
What this shows Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School compares
Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▲ 5% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 19% in Arizona - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.0%
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
$12,504
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 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.2%
White 27.6%
African American 13.2%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.9%
Asian 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tempe School District (4258) reports $12,504 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connolly Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nevitt Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fees College Preparatory Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broadmor Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~370 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School
How many students attend Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School?
Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School has 370 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tempe, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 25% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 18% 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 Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School?
50.8% of students at Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.2% of enrollment, in Tempe, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School?
Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Tempe?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Tempe, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Tempe on the city page.
What other schools are in Tempe School District (4258)?
Besides Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School, Tempe School District (4258) also operates Connolly Middle School (923 students), Nevitt Elementary School (712 students), and Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School (694 students). See the Tempe School District (4258) district page for the complete list.