- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Kings Ridge School
Federal NCES profile for Kings Ridge School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040702002487
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kings Ridge School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Arizona schools.
- #90 of 116
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kings Ridge School has class sizes larger than 79% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kings Ridge School ranks #90 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Riverside Elementary District (4257) · Arizona
NCES ID 040702002487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Kings Ridge School held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 040702002487 · Phoenix, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 20.6:1 · 70.0% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverside Traditional School (381 students)
Kings Ridge School held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Kings Ridge School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverside Trad
Riverside Traditional School
381 students
- This school
Kings Ridge School
371 students
- Maricopa Insti 47
Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit)
47 students
- Riverside Elem 5
Riverside Elementary School District (Resd) Stem2 Online Sch
5 students
What this shows Kings Ridge School reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kings Ridge School compares
Kings Ridge 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 21% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 45% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.0%
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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 79% in Arizona - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
47.4%
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
$12,539
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.8%
African American 18.3%
White 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Kings Ridge School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Riverside Elementary District (4257) reports $12,539 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kings Ridge School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Traditional School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit) | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary School District (Resd) Stem2 Online Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Kings Ridge School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 47
- Students per teacher
- 47:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Phoenix
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Academy of Math and Science Avondale
Standard public school
1,175 students
Kyrene Altadena Middle School
Standard public school
857 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Catalina Ventura School
Standard public school
842 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Inspiration Mountain School
Standard public school
789 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Alhambra Traditional School
Standard public school
733 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
Standard public school
567 students
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 (~371 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kings Ridge School
How many students attend Kings Ridge School?
Kings Ridge School has 371 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kings Ridge School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kings Ridge School is 20.6:1, which is 21% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kings Ridge School?
70.0% of students at Kings Ridge School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kings Ridge School?
The largest demographic group at Kings Ridge School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.8% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kings Ridge School?
Kings Ridge School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kings Ridge School rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Kings Ridge School ranks #90 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 Riverside Elementary District (4257)?
Besides Kings Ridge School, Riverside Elementary District (4257) also operates Riverside Traditional School (381 students), Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit) (47 students), and Riverside Elementary School District (Resd) Stem2 Online Sch (5 students). See the Riverside Elementary District (4257) district page for the complete list.