Enrollment
826
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Surprise, AZ
Kingswood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kingswood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040269001462
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kingswood Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Arizona schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #2 of 14
- schools in Surprise · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 49.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kingswood Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kingswood Elementary School ranks #2 of 14 schools in Surprise, AZ.
School address
District: Dysart Unified District (4243) · Arizona
NCES ID 040269001462 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kingswood Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kingswood Elementary School
Kingswood Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Surprise, Arizona, enrolling 826 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.9% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 826 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 249 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and White (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Dysart Unified District (4243) spends $9,891 per pupil, 25% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Surprise's public schools, it stands alongside American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12 (2,276 students): Kingswood Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Dysart Unified District (4243) also operates Valley Vista High School (2,334 students) and Shadow Ridge High School (2,212 students) alongside Kingswood Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kingswood Elementary School compares
Kingswood Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.9% | ▲ 3% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 826 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
826
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 71% in Arizona - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
1.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$9,891
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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
46
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.5%
White 36.1%
Two or More 8.8%
African American 8.6%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Kingswood Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dysart Unified District (4243), which includes Kingswood Elementary School.
$9,891
Per student
-25%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.2%
State 44.3%
Federal 17.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Kingswood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Vista High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shadow Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willow Canyon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dysart High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kingswood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,212
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,901
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,471
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Surprise
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~826 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kingswood Elementary School
How many students attend Kingswood Elementary School?
Kingswood Elementary School has 826 students enrolled. It is a public school in Surprise, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingswood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingswood Elementary School is 19.2:1, which is 13% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kingswood Elementary School?
49.9% of students at Kingswood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kingswood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kingswood Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.5% of enrollment, in Surprise, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kingswood Elementary School?
Kingswood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kingswood Elementary School rank among schools in Surprise?
By Resource Investment Index, Kingswood Elementary School ranks #2 of 14 schools in Surprise, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Surprise on the city page.
Is Kingswood Elementary School a good school?
Kingswood Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Arizona schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Dysart Unified District (4243)?
Besides Kingswood Elementary School, Dysart Unified District (4243) also operates Valley Vista High School (2,334 students), Shadow Ridge High School (2,212 students), and Willow Canyon High School (1,901 students). See the Dysart Unified District (4243) district page for the complete list.
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