- Enrollment
- 2,009
- Students per teacher
- 44.6:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Queen Creek, AZ
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040681003651
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Arizona schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Queen Creek · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29.3:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 3.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary has class sizes larger than 98% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in Queen Creek, AZ.
School address
District: Queen Creek Unified District (4245) · Arizona
NCES ID 040681003651 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+116 students YoY
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary grew from 703 students in 2022-23 to 819 in 2023-24 (+16.5%).
Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+116 students YoY 040681003651 · Queen Creek, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
908 enr · 29.3:1 · 3.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Crismon High School (2,009 students)
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary grew from 703 students in 2022-23 to 819 in 2023-24 (+16.5%). Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crismon High S
Crismon High School
2,009 students
- Queen Creek Hi
Queen Creek High School
1,968 students
- Eastmark High
Eastmark High School
1,889 students
- Silver Valley
Silver Valley Elementary
1,384 students
- Faith Mather S
Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School
1,153 students
- This school
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary
908 students
What this shows Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary reports 908 students on the CCD universe file.
How Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary compares
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary 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 | 29.3:1 | ▲ 72% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.0% | ▼ 94% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 908 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.3:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
908
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% 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
29.3:1
students per teacher
- 72% above state mean
Top 98% in Arizona - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,137
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 908 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 3.3%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Queen Creek Unified District (4245) reports $9,137 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crismon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Queen Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastmark High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silver Valley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,968
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Queen Creek
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Crismon High School
Standard public school
2,009 students 44.6:1 students per teacher
Heritage Academy Gateway
Standard public school
1,556 students
Benjamin Franklin High School
Standard public school
1,324 students
Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School
Standard public school
1,153 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary
Standard public school
642 students 18.9:1 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 (~908 students)
Frequently asked questions about Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary
How many students attend Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary?
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary has 908 students enrolled. It is a public school in Queen Creek, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 703 (2022-23) → 819 (2023-24), up 116.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary is 29.3:1, which is 72% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 87% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary?
3.0% of students at Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary is White at 71.1% of enrollment, in Queen Creek, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary?
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary rank among schools in Queen Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in Queen Creek, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Queen Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in Queen Creek Unified District (4245)?
Besides Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary, Queen Creek Unified District (4245) also operates Crismon High School (2,009 students), Queen Creek High School (1,968 students), and Eastmark High School (1,889 students). See the Queen Creek Unified District (4245) district page for the complete list.