Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ

Manzanita Elementary School

Federal NCES profile for Manzanita Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.

2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040906000929
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👥 S:T ratio
46
🌟 Gifted program
70
📋 Attendance
0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →

The verdict

Manzanita Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Arizona schools.

#42 of 179
schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
39
Resource Index · Typical
13.5:1
small classes for Arizona
79.0%
free-lunch eligible

Manzanita Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.

By Resource Investment Index, Manzanita Elementary School ranks #42 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.

School address

Phoenix, AZ 85051
District: Washington Elementary School District (4260) · Arizona

NCES ID 040906000929 Verify on NCES CCD record →

CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24

-69 students YoY

Manzanita Elementary School shrank from 618 students in 2022-23 to 549 in 2023-24 (-11.2%).

Teacher FTE lost 40.5 → 35.6 across the same CCD years.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).

Shrinking CCD campus

-69 students YoY 040906000929 · Phoenix, AZ Other · MID · TRAD

539 enr · 13.5:1 · 79.0% lunch · RII 39

Nearest enrollment peer: Lookout Mountain School (979 students)

Manzanita Elementary School shrank from 618 students in 2022-23 to 549 in 2023-24 (-11.2%). Teacher FTE lost 40.5 → 35.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →

Manzanita Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood

Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers

students

What this shows Manzanita Elementary School reports 539 students on the CCD universe file.

Source U.S. Department of Education, NCES Common Core of Data (Public School Universe) As of 2024-25

How Manzanita Elementary School compares

Manzanita Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.

Metric This school vs Arizona Arizona avg U.S. avg
Students per teacher 13.5:1 ▼ 21% 17:1 15.7:1
Free-lunch eligible 79.0% ▲ 64% 48.3% 51.7%
Enrollment 539 top 35% - -

Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25

13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.

Equity indicators methodology

Economic need
79.0%
free-lunch eligible - 64% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher - 21% below state mean
Top 24% in Arizona - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
67.2%
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
$12,008
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
75
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.

Student demographics

Hispanic or Latino 68.6%
White 16.1%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%

Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.6% of enrollment.

Student-body diversity index 49.7/100

Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Manzanita Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.

Programs

Gifted & talented Yes

District finance for Washington Elementary School District (4260) reports $12,008 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.

How Manzanita Elementary School Compares to District-Mates

School Enrollment Economic Profile Student-Teacher Ratio
Lookout Mountain School Larger Lower economic need Higher S:T ratio
Mountain View Elementary School Larger Similar economic need Similar S:T ratio
Acacia Elementary School Larger Lower economic need Higher S:T ratio
Orangewood School Larger Similar economic need Higher S:T ratio
Palo Verde Middle School Larger Similar economic need Higher S:T ratio

Comparisons are relative to Manzanita Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.

Other Schools in This District

Washington Elementary School District (4260) · 5 sibling schools

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Stetson Hills School
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Union Park School
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Fireside Elementary School
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693 students 15.1:1 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 (~539 students)

Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)

Frequently asked questions about Manzanita Elementary School

How many students attend Manzanita Elementary School?

Manzanita Elementary School has 539 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 618 (2022-23) → 549 (2023-24), down 69.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Manzanita Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Manzanita Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 21% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.

What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manzanita Elementary School?

79.0% of students at Manzanita Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.

What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manzanita Elementary School?

The largest demographic group at Manzanita Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.6% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.

What is the Resource Investment Index for Manzanita Elementary School?

Manzanita Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Manzanita Elementary School rank among schools in Phoenix?

By Resource Investment Index, Manzanita Elementary School ranks #42 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.

What other schools are in Washington Elementary School District (4260)?

Besides Manzanita Elementary School, Washington Elementary School District (4260) also operates Lookout Mountain School (979 students), Mountain View Elementary School (903 students), and Acacia Elementary School (806 students). See the Washington Elementary School District (4260) district page for the complete list.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) CCD + Public School Universe (2024-25), CRDC (2021-22), F-33 District Finance Survey (FY 2022-23) · 2024-25 Data as of the 2024-25 school year. Coverage from U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data. Varies by entity type; administrative districts and certain charter networks may report only a subset of fields.

All federal data sources used on this page

Full source list and how we compute each figure: methodology page.

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