Enrollment
191
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.7%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Le Pera Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Le Pera Elementary School
Le Pera Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Parker, Arizona, enrolling 191 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 76.7% of students qualify for free meals, 59% above the Arizona average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 191 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 120 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #63.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (35%) (diversity index 53/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 66.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 49.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 55 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 191 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Parker Unified School District (4510) also operates Parker High School (478 students) and Blake Primary School (379 students) alongside Le Pera 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 Le Pera Elementary School compares
Le Pera 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,883
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Parker Unified School District (4510), which includes Le Pera Elementary School.
$11,883
Per student
-10%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.4%
State 37.4%
Federal 49.2%
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 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
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~191 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Le Pera Elementary School a good school?
Le Pera Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 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.
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