- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Littleton Elementary School held near 798 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.3 → 43.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 040444000347 · Avondale, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
802 enr · 20.6:1 · 54.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Quentin Elementary School (914 students)
Littleton Elementary School held near 798 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.3 → 43.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Littleton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Quentin Elemen
Quentin Elementary School
914 students
- Country Place
Country Place Elementary
900 students
- Estrella Vista
Estrella Vista Elementary School
893 students
- Fine Arts Acad
Fine Arts Academy
811 students
- This school
Littleton Elementary School
802 students
- Collier Elemen
Collier Elementary School
773 students
What this shows Littleton Elementary School reports 802 students on the CCD universe file.
How Littleton Elementary School compares
Littleton 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,493
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
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.
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
District finance for Littleton Elementary District (4278) reports $10,493 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~802 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 802 (2022-23) → 798 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.