- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Joseph Zito Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Joseph Zito Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040396000319
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph Zito Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #79 of 116
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 69.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Joseph Zito Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph Zito Elementary School ranks #79 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Isaac Elementary District (4259) · Arizona
NCES ID 040396000319 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Joseph Zito Elementary School grew from 346 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 040396000319 · Phoenix, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 17.6:1 · 69.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Pueblo Del Sol Middle School (659 students)
Joseph Zito Elementary School grew from 346 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Joseph Zito Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pueblo Del Sol
Pueblo Del Sol Middle School
659 students
- Morris K. Udal
Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes
553 students
- Alta E Butler
Alta E Butler School
541 students
- J B Sutton Ele
J B Sutton Elementary School
522 students
- Isaac Middle S
Isaac Middle School
474 students
- This school
Joseph Zito Elementary School
387 students
What this shows Joseph Zito Elementary School reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joseph Zito Elementary School compares
Joseph Zito 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.9% | ▲ 45% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Arizona - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.8%
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
$15,074
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.2%
African American 5.2%
White 1.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.7, Joseph Zito Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Isaac Elementary District (4259) reports $15,074 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joseph Zito Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo Del Sol Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alta E Butler School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J B Sutton Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Isaac Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph Zito Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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Catalina Ventura School
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Inspiration Mountain School
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Alhambra Traditional School
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Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
Standard public school
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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 (~387 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joseph Zito Elementary School
How many students attend Joseph Zito Elementary School?
Joseph Zito Elementary School has 387 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph Zito Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph Zito Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joseph Zito Elementary School?
69.9% of students at Joseph Zito Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph Zito Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Joseph Zito Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 92.2% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph Zito Elementary School?
Joseph Zito Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Joseph Zito Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph Zito Elementary School ranks #79 of 116 elementary 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 elementary schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Isaac Elementary District (4259)?
Besides Joseph Zito Elementary School, Isaac Elementary District (4259) also operates Pueblo Del Sol Middle School (659 students), Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes (553 students), and Alta E Butler School (541 students). See the Isaac Elementary District (4259) district page for the complete list.