Enrollment
653
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Litchfield Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Litchfield Elementary School
Litchfield Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Litchfield Park, Arizona, enrolling 653 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 653 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 280 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #244, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (42%) (diversity index 60/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Litchfield Elementary District (4281) spends $8,750 per pupil, 33% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Litchfield Park's public schools, it stands alongside Mabel Padgett Elementary School (664 students): Litchfield Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.1:1 vs 21.4:1).
Litchfield Elementary District (4281) also operates Belen Soto Elementary School (1,123 students) and Verrado Heritage Elementary School (1,014 students) alongside Litchfield 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 Litchfield Elementary School compares
Litchfield 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,750
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Litchfield Elementary District (4281), which includes Litchfield Elementary School.
$8,750
Per student
-33%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 50.0%
Federal 13.2%
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 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
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- 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
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 (~653 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Litchfield Elementary School a good school?
Litchfield Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. 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 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.
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