Enrollment
702
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Luke Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Luke Elementary School
Luke Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Glendale, Arizona, enrolling 702 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.9:1 is larger than about 86% of Arizona schools and 29% 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 40.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 702 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 294 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Dysart Unified District (4243) spends $9,891 per pupil, 25% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Glendale's public schools, it stands alongside Sandra Day O'connor High School (2,658 students): Luke Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.9:1 vs 25.6:1).
Dysart Unified District (4243) also operates Valley Vista High School (2,334 students) and Shadow Ridge High School (2,212 students) alongside Luke 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 Luke Elementary School compares
Luke 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,891
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dysart Unified District (4243), which includes Luke Elementary School.
$9,891
Per student
-25%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.2%
State 44.3%
Federal 17.5%
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 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
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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.
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 (~702 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Luke Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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