Enrollment
1,267
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Pleasant Elementary compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Pleasant Elementary
Lake Pleasant Elementary is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Peoria, Arizona, enrolling 1,267 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.0% free-meal eligibility runs 83% below the Arizona average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,267 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 94 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #52.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 51/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Peoria Unified School District (4237) spends $9,168 per pupil, 30% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Peoria's public schools, it stands alongside Peoria Ecampus (130 students): Lake Pleasant Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount.
Peoria Unified School District (4237) also operates Liberty High School (2,510 students) and Centennial High School (2,026 students) alongside Lake Pleasant Elementary.
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 Lake Pleasant Elementary compares
Lake Pleasant Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,168
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Peoria Unified School District (4237), which includes Lake Pleasant Elementary.
$9,168
Per student
-30%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.4%
State 49.0%
Federal 15.6%
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 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
- 2,510
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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.
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 (~1,267 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lake Pleasant Elementary a good school?
Lake Pleasant Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of 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 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.
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