Enrollment
976
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Madison Richard Simis School
Federal NCES profile for Madison Richard Simis School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040450000358
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Richard Simis School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Arizona schools.
- #40 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.8:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 11.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Richard Simis School has class sizes larger than 92% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Richard Simis School ranks #40 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Madison Elementary District (4270) · Arizona
NCES ID 040450000358 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madison Richard Simis School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madison Richard Simis School
Madison Richard Simis School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 976 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.8:1 is larger than about 92% of Arizona schools and 40% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.0% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Arizona average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 91% of state schools at 976 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 164 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #30.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 54/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Madison Elementary District (4270) spends $10,014 per pupil, 24% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Phoenix's public schools, it stands alongside Pan-American Charter School (1,221 students): Madison Richard Simis School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Madison Elementary District (4270) also operates Madison #1 Elementary School (874 students) and Madison Meadows School (846 students) alongside Madison Richard Simis 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 Madison Richard Simis School compares
Madison Richard Simis 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 | 23.8:1 | ▲ 40% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.0% | ▼ 77% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 976 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
976
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 92% in Arizona - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$10,014
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 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 62.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Madison Richard Simis School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison Elementary District (4270), which includes Madison Richard Simis School.
$10,014
Per student
-24%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.3%
State 23.4%
Federal 13.3%
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 Madison Richard Simis School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison #1 Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Meadows School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Traditional Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Rose Lane School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Heights Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison Richard Simis School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~976 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Madison Richard Simis School
How many students attend Madison Richard Simis School?
Madison Richard Simis School has 976 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Richard Simis School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Richard Simis School is 23.8:1, which is 40% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madison Richard Simis School?
11.0% of students at Madison Richard Simis School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Richard Simis School?
The largest demographic group at Madison Richard Simis School is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Richard Simis School?
Madison Richard Simis School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Madison Richard Simis School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Richard Simis School ranks #40 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 Madison Richard Simis School a good school?
Madison Richard Simis School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 Madison Elementary District (4270)?
Besides Madison Richard Simis School, Madison Elementary District (4270) also operates Madison #1 Elementary School (874 students), Madison Meadows School (846 students), and Madison Traditional Academy (760 students). See the Madison Elementary District (4270) district page for the complete list.
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