- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glendale, AZ
Luke Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Luke Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040269000200
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Luke Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Arizona schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #2 of 46
- schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Luke Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Luke Elementary School ranks #2 of 46 schools in Glendale, AZ.
School address
District: Dysart Unified District (4243) · Arizona
NCES ID 040269000200 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Luke Elementary School held near 623 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 040269000200 · Glendale, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
702 enr · 21.9:1 · 40.0% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Vista High School (2,334 students)
Luke Elementary School held near 623 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Luke Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Vista H
Valley Vista High School
2,334 students
- Shadow Ridge H
Shadow Ridge High School
2,212 students
- Willow Canyon
Willow Canyon High School
1,901 students
- Dysart High Sc
Dysart High School
1,471 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View
1,045 students
- This school 702
Luke Elementary School
702 students
What this shows Luke Elementary School reports 702 students on the CCD universe file.
How Luke Elementary School compares
Luke 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 29% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▼ 17% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 702 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
702
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 86% in Arizona - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
0.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,550
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
20
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.6%
White 27.6%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Luke Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dysart Unified District (4243) reports $10,550 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Luke Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Vista High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shadow Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willow Canyon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dysart High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Luke Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,212
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,901
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,471
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Glendale
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 (~702 students)
Frequently asked questions about Luke Elementary School
How many students attend Luke Elementary School?
Luke Elementary School has 702 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glendale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 623 (2022-23) → 623 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luke Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Luke Elementary School is 21.9:1, which is 29% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Luke Elementary School?
40.0% of students at Luke Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Luke Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Luke Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment, in Glendale, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Luke Elementary School?
Luke Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Luke Elementary School rank among schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Luke Elementary School ranks #2 of 46 schools in Glendale, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Glendale on the city page.
What other schools are in Dysart Unified District (4243)?
Besides Luke Elementary School, Dysart Unified District (4243) also operates Valley Vista High School (2,334 students), Shadow Ridge High School (2,212 students), and Willow Canyon High School (1,901 students). See the Dysart Unified District (4243) district page for the complete list.