- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Litchfield Park, AZ
Mabel Padgett Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mabel Padgett Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040438003185
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mabel Padgett Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Arizona schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Litchfield Park · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 17.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mabel Padgett Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mabel Padgett Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Litchfield Park, AZ.
School address
District: Litchfield Elementary District (4281) · Arizona
NCES ID 040438003185 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Mabel Padgett Elementary School held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 040438003185 · Litchfield Park, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
664 enr · 21.4:1 · 17.9% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Belen Soto Elementary School (1,123 students)
Mabel Padgett Elementary School held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Mabel Padgett Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belen Soto Ele
Belen Soto Elementary School
1,123 students
- Verrado Herita
Verrado Heritage Elementary School
1,014 students
- Western Sky Mi
Western Sky Middle School
952 students
- Verrado Elemen
Verrado Elementary School
847 students
- Wigwam Creek M
Wigwam Creek Middle School
782 students
- This school
Mabel Padgett Elementary School
664 students
What this shows Mabel Padgett Elementary School reports 664 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mabel Padgett Elementary School compares
Mabel Padgett 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 26% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.9% | ▼ 63% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 664 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
664
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 83% in Arizona - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$9,992
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.5%
White 32.5%
African American 8.6%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Mabel Padgett Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Litchfield Elementary District (4281) reports $9,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mabel Padgett Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belen Soto Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Verrado Heritage Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Sky Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Verrado Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wigwam Creek Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mabel Padgett Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools in Litchfield Park
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Dreaming Summit Elementary
Standard public school
655 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Litchfield Elementary School
Standard public school
653 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Barbara B. Robey Elementary School
Standard public school
595 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Scott L Libby Elementary School
Standard public school
560 students 20.7:1 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 (~664 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mabel Padgett Elementary School
How many students attend Mabel Padgett Elementary School?
Mabel Padgett Elementary School has 664 students enrolled. It is a public school in Litchfield Park, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 605 (2022-23) → 580 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mabel Padgett Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mabel Padgett Elementary School is 21.4:1, which is 26% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mabel Padgett Elementary School?
17.9% of students at Mabel Padgett Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mabel Padgett Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mabel Padgett Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.5% of enrollment, in Litchfield Park, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mabel Padgett Elementary School?
Mabel Padgett Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Mabel Padgett Elementary School rank among schools in Litchfield Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Mabel Padgett Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Litchfield Park, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Litchfield Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Litchfield Elementary District (4281)?
Besides Mabel Padgett Elementary School, Litchfield Elementary District (4281) also operates Belen Soto Elementary School (1,123 students), Verrado Heritage Elementary School (1,014 students), and Western Sky Middle School (952 students). See the Litchfield Elementary District (4281) district page for the complete list.