- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Litchfield Park, AZ
Litchfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Litchfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040438000344
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Litchfield Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Litchfield Park · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 19.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Litchfield Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Litchfield Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Litchfield Park, AZ.
School address
District: Litchfield Elementary District (4281) · Arizona
NCES ID 040438000344 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Litchfield Elementary School held near 689 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 040438000344 · Litchfield Park, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
653 enr · 18.1:1 · 19.0% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Belen Soto Elementary School (1,123 students)
Litchfield Elementary School held near 689 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Litchfield Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belen Soto Ele
Belen Soto Elementary School
1,123 students
- Verrado Herita
Verrado Heritage Elementary School
1,014 students
- Western Sky Mi
Western Sky Middle School
952 students
- Verrado Elemen
Verrado Elementary School
847 students
- Wigwam Creek M
Wigwam Creek Middle School
782 students
- This school
Litchfield Elementary School
653 students
What this shows Litchfield Elementary School reports 653 students on the CCD universe file.
How Litchfield Elementary School compares
Litchfield 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 6% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.0% | ▼ 61% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 653 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
653
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Arizona - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.3%
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
$9,992
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
6
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.4%
White 42.1%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 4.3%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Litchfield Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Litchfield Elementary District (4281) reports $9,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Litchfield Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belen Soto Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Verrado Heritage Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Sky Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Verrado Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wigwam Creek Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Litchfield Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools in Litchfield Park
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mabel Padgett Elementary School
Standard public school
664 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Dreaming Summit Elementary
Standard public school
655 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Barbara B. Robey Elementary School
Standard public school
595 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Scott L Libby Elementary School
Standard public school
560 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~653 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Litchfield Elementary School
How many students attend Litchfield Elementary School?
Litchfield Elementary School has 653 students enrolled. It is a public school in Litchfield Park, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 707 (2022-23) → 689 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Litchfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Litchfield Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 6% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Litchfield Elementary School?
19.0% of students at Litchfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Litchfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Litchfield Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.4% of enrollment, in Litchfield Park, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Litchfield Elementary School?
Litchfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Litchfield Elementary School rank among schools in Litchfield Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Litchfield Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Litchfield Park, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Litchfield Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Litchfield Elementary District (4281)?
Besides Litchfield Elementary School, Litchfield Elementary District (4281) also operates Belen Soto Elementary School (1,123 students), Verrado Heritage Elementary School (1,014 students), and Western Sky Middle School (952 students). See the Litchfield Elementary District (4281) district page for the complete list.