Enrollment
979
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Lookout Mountain School
Federal NCES profile for Lookout Mountain School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040906000928
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lookout Mountain School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Arizona schools.
- #99 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 20.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lookout Mountain School has class sizes larger than 89% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lookout Mountain School ranks #99 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Washington Elementary School District (4260) · Arizona
NCES ID 040906000928 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.8:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lookout Mountain School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lookout Mountain School
Lookout Mountain School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 979 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.8:1 is larger than about 89% of Arizona schools and 34% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 91% of state schools at 979 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 201 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #114.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 56/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Phoenix's public schools, it stands alongside Pan-American Charter School (1,221 students): Lookout Mountain School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Washington Elementary School District (4260) also operates Mountain View Elementary School (903 students) and Acacia Elementary School (806 students) alongside Lookout Mountain 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 Lookout Mountain School compares
Lookout Mountain 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.0% | ▼ 59% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 979 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
979
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 89% in Arizona - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$10,856
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
35
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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
White 61.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 6.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Lookout Mountain School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington Elementary School District (4260), which includes Lookout Mountain School.
$10,856
Per student
-17%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 45.6%
Federal 24.8%
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 Lookout Mountain School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Acacia Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orangewood School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palo Verde Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lookout Mountain School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pan-American Charter School
Standard public school
1,221 students
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Standard public school
1,031 students
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
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 (~979 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lookout Mountain School
How many students attend Lookout Mountain School?
Lookout Mountain School has 979 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lookout Mountain School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lookout Mountain School is 22.8:1, which is 34% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lookout Mountain School?
20.0% of students at Lookout Mountain School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lookout Mountain School?
The largest demographic group at Lookout Mountain School is White at 61.6% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lookout Mountain School?
Lookout Mountain School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Lookout Mountain School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Lookout Mountain School ranks #99 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.
Is Lookout Mountain School a good school?
Lookout Mountain School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Washington Elementary School District (4260)?
Besides Lookout Mountain School, Washington Elementary School District (4260) also operates Mountain View Elementary School (903 students), Acacia Elementary School (806 students), and Orangewood School (797 students). See the Washington Elementary School District (4260) district page for the complete list.
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