- Enrollment
- 2,510
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Peoria, AZ
Lake Pleasant Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lake Pleasant Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040625002990
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Pleasant Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Arizona schools.
- #26 of 29
- schools in Peoria · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 8.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Pleasant Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Pleasant Elementary ranks #26 of 29 schools in Peoria, AZ.
School address
District: Peoria Unified School District (4237) · Arizona
NCES ID 040625002990 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Lake Pleasant Elementary held near 1,276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+49 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.1 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+49 students YoY 040625002990 · Peoria, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
1,267 enr · 21.8:1 · 8.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty High School (2,510 students)
Lake Pleasant Elementary held near 1,276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+49 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.1 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Lake Pleasant Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
2,510 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High School
2,026 students
- Sunrise Mounta
Sunrise Mountain High School
1,896 students
- Ironwood High
Ironwood High School
1,804 students
- Raymond S. Kel
Raymond S. Kellis
1,691 students
- This school
Lake Pleasant Elementary
1,267 students
What this shows Lake Pleasant Elementary reports 1,267 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Pleasant Elementary compares
Lake Pleasant Elementary 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 28% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.0% | ▼ 83% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,267 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,267
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 85% in Arizona - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
44.4%
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
$10,026
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
14
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 2.9%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Lake Pleasant Elementary is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Peoria Unified School District (4237) reports $10,026 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Pleasant Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Mountain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ironwood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Raymond S. Kellis | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Pleasant Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,896
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,804
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Peoria
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~1,267 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Pleasant Elementary
How many students attend Lake Pleasant Elementary?
Lake Pleasant Elementary has 1,267 students enrolled. It is a public school in Peoria, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,227 (2022-23) → 1,276 (2023-24), nearly flat (+49).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Pleasant Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Pleasant Elementary is 21.8:1, which is 28% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Pleasant Elementary?
8.0% of students at Lake Pleasant Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Pleasant Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lake Pleasant Elementary is White at 66.4% of enrollment, in Peoria, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Pleasant Elementary?
Lake Pleasant Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Lake Pleasant Elementary rank among schools in Peoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Pleasant Elementary ranks #26 of 29 schools in Peoria, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Peoria on the city page.
What other schools are in Peoria Unified School District (4237)?
Besides Lake Pleasant Elementary, Peoria Unified School District (4237) also operates Liberty High School (2,510 students), Centennial High School (2,026 students), and Sunrise Mountain High School (1,896 students). See the Peoria Unified School District (4237) district page for the complete list.