- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Parker, AZ
Le Pera Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Le Pera Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040598000494
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Le Pera Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Arizona schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Parker · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 76.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Le Pera Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Le Pera Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Parker, AZ.
School address
District: Parker Unified School District (4510) · Arizona
NCES ID 040598000494 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Le Pera Elementary School held near 204 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 040598000494 · Parker, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
191 enr · 19.1:1 · 76.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Parker High School (478 students)
Le Pera Elementary School held near 204 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Le Pera Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parker High Sc
Parker High School
478 students
- Blake Primary
Blake Primary School
379 students
- Wallace Elemen
Wallace Elementary School
323 students
- Wallace Jr Hig
Wallace Jr High School
299 students
- This school 191
Le Pera Elementary School
191 students
- Parker Alterna 37
Parker Alternative School
37 students
What this shows Le Pera Elementary School reports 191 students on the CCD universe file.
How Le Pera Elementary School compares
Le Pera Elementary 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.7% | ▲ 59% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 191 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
191
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 70% in Arizona - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
66.0%
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
$13,358
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
32
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 34.6%
Two or More 3.1%
White 2.1%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Le Pera Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Parker Unified School District (4510) reports $13,358 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Le Pera Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blake Primary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wallace Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wallace Jr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parker Alternative School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Le Pera Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~191 students)
Frequently asked questions about Le Pera Elementary School
How many students attend Le Pera Elementary School?
Le Pera Elementary School has 191 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Parker, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 204 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Le Pera Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Le Pera Elementary School is 19.1:1, which is 12% 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 Le Pera Elementary School?
76.7% of students at Le Pera Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Le Pera Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Le Pera Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment, in Parker, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Le Pera Elementary School?
Le Pera Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Le Pera Elementary School rank among public schools in Parker?
By Resource Investment Index, Le Pera Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Parker, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Parker on the city page.
What other schools are in Parker Unified School District (4510)?
Besides Le Pera Elementary School, Parker Unified School District (4510) also operates Parker High School (478 students), Blake Primary School (379 students), and Wallace Elementary School (323 students). See the Parker Unified School District (4510) district page for the complete list.