Enrollment
802
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Avondale, AZ
Littleton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Littleton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040444000347
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Littleton Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Arizona schools.
- #2 of 8
- schools in Avondale · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Littleton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Littleton Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 schools in Avondale, AZ.
School address
District: Littleton Elementary District (4278) · Arizona
NCES ID 040444000347 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Littleton Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Littleton Elementary School
Littleton Elementary School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Avondale, Arizona, enrolling 802 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.0% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 802 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 264 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #77.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Littleton Elementary District (4278) spends $9,585 per pupil, 27% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Avondale's public schools, it stands alongside Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School (482 students): Littleton Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.6:1 vs 16.6:1).
Littleton Elementary District (4278) also operates Quentin Elementary School (914 students) and Country Place Elementary (900 students) alongside Littleton 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 Littleton Elementary School compares
Littleton 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 21% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▲ 12% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 802 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
802
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 79% in Arizona - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.2%
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
$9,585
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
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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 80.4%
African American 12.0%
White 3.1%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.7, Littleton Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Littleton Elementary District (4278), which includes Littleton Elementary School.
$9,585
Per student
-27%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.0%
State 45.5%
Federal 20.5%
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 Littleton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Country Place Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Estrella Vista Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fine Arts Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Collier Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Littleton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Avondale
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 (~802 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Littleton Elementary School
How many students attend Littleton Elementary School?
Littleton Elementary School has 802 students enrolled. It is a public school in Avondale, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Littleton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Littleton Elementary School is 20.6:1, which is 21% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Littleton Elementary School?
54.0% of students at Littleton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Littleton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Littleton Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 80.4% of enrollment, in Avondale, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Littleton Elementary School?
Littleton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Littleton Elementary School rank among schools in Avondale?
By Resource Investment Index, Littleton Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 schools in Avondale, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Avondale on the city page.
Is Littleton Elementary School a good school?
Littleton Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 Littleton Elementary District (4278)?
Besides Littleton Elementary School, Littleton Elementary District (4278) also operates Quentin Elementary School (914 students), Country Place Elementary (900 students), and Estrella Vista Elementary School (893 students). See the Littleton Elementary District (4278) district page for the complete list.
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