- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Queen Creek, AZ
Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040399003067
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #6 of 14
- schools in Queen Creek · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 43.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary ranks #6 of 14 schools in Queen Creek, AZ.
School address
District: J O Combs Unified School District (4445) · Arizona
NCES ID 040399003067 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-89 students YoY
Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary shrank from 470 students in 2022-23 to 381 in 2023-24 (-18.9%).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-89 students YoY 040399003067 · Queen Creek, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
384 enr · 16.7:1 · 43.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Combs High School (1,182 students)
Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary shrank from 470 students in 2022-23 to 381 in 2023-24 (-18.9%). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Combs High Sch
Combs High School
1,182 students
- J. O. Combs Mi
J. O. Combs Middle School
581 students
- Ellsworth Elem
Ellsworth Elementary School
516 students
- Ranch Elementa
Ranch Elementary School
509 students
- This school 384
Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary
384 students
- Jack Harmon El 382
Jack Harmon Elementary School
382 students
What this shows Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary reports 384 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary compares
Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.0% | ▼ 11% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Arizona - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
63.3%
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
$9,719
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 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 36.2%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for J O Combs Unified School District (4445) reports $9,719 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. O. Combs Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ellsworth Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ranch Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jack Harmon Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Queen Creek
6 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
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary
Standard public school
908 students 29.3:1 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 (~384 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary
How many students attend Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary?
Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary has 384 students enrolled. It is a public school in Queen Creek, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), down 89.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary is 16.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 6% 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 Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary?
43.0% of students at Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Queen Creek, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary?
Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary rank among schools in Queen Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary ranks #6 of 14 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 J O Combs Unified School District (4445)?
Besides Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary, J O Combs Unified School District (4445) also operates Combs High School (1,182 students), J. O. Combs Middle School (581 students), and Ellsworth Elementary School (516 students). See the J O Combs Unified School District (4445) district page for the complete list.