- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Loma Linda Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Loma Linda Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040243000177
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Loma Linda Elementary School earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Arizona schools.
- #172 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Loma Linda Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Loma Linda Elementary School ranks #172 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Creighton Elementary District (4263) · Arizona
NCES ID 040243000177 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Loma Linda Elementary School held near 455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 040243000177 · Phoenix, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
605 enr · 23.3:1 · 65.8% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Papago School (757 students)
Loma Linda Elementary School held near 455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Loma Linda Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Papago School
Papago School
757 students
- Monte Vista El
Monte Vista Elementary School
703 students
- This school
Loma Linda Elementary School
605 students
- Gateway School
Gateway School
577 students
- William T Mach
William T Machan Elementary School
540 students
- Biltmore Prepa
Biltmore Preparatory Academy
537 students
What this shows Loma Linda Elementary School reports 605 students on the CCD universe file.
How Loma Linda Elementary School compares
Loma Linda 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 37% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.8% | ▲ 36% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
605
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 91% in Arizona - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.6%
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
$13,023
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
10
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.8%
White 5.3%
African American 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.1%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.1, Loma Linda Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Creighton Elementary District (4263) reports $13,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Loma Linda Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papago School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gateway School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William T Machan Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Biltmore Preparatory Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Loma Linda Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Westwind Elementary School
Standard public school
932 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Stetson Hills School
Standard public school
887 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Union Park School
Standard public school
873 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fireside Elementary School
Standard public school
693 students 15.1:1 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 (~605 students)
Frequently asked questions about Loma Linda Elementary School
How many students attend Loma Linda Elementary School?
Loma Linda Elementary School has 605 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 455 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loma Linda Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Loma Linda Elementary School is 23.3:1, which is 37% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Loma Linda Elementary School?
65.8% of students at Loma Linda Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Loma Linda Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Loma Linda Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 83.8% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Loma Linda Elementary School?
Loma Linda Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (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 Loma Linda Elementary School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Loma Linda Elementary School ranks #172 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Creighton Elementary District (4263)?
Besides Loma Linda Elementary School, Creighton Elementary District (4263) also operates Papago School (757 students), Monte Vista Elementary School (703 students), and Gateway School (577 students). See the Creighton Elementary District (4263) district page for the complete list.