- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Maricopa, CA
Maricopa Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Maricopa Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062382003596
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maricopa Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Maricopa · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- small classes for California
- 98.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Maricopa Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maricopa Elementary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Maricopa, CA.
School address
District: Maricopa Unified · California
NCES ID 062382003596 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Maricopa Elementary shrank from 157 students in 2022-23 to 145 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE held 7.7 → 7.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 062382003596 · Maricopa, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
133 enr · 19:1 · 98.1% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Maricopa High (72 students)
Maricopa Elementary shrank from 157 students in 2022-23 to 145 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE held 7.7 → 7.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Maricopa Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Maricopa Elementary
133 students
- Maricopa High
Maricopa High
72 students
- Maricopa Middl
Maricopa Middle
71 students
What this shows Maricopa Elementary reports 133 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maricopa Elementary compares
Maricopa Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.1% | ▲ 77% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 133 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
133
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% above the California average of 55.5%
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
19:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in California - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.9%
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
$24,730
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.4%
White 33.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Maricopa Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Maricopa Unified reports $24,730 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maricopa Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maricopa High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maricopa Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maricopa Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~133 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maricopa Elementary
How many students attend Maricopa Elementary?
Maricopa Elementary has 133 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Maricopa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 157 (2022-23) → 145 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maricopa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Maricopa Elementary is 19:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 21% higher 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 Maricopa Elementary?
98.1% of students at Maricopa Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maricopa Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Maricopa Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 65.4% of enrollment, in Maricopa, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maricopa Elementary?
Maricopa Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Maricopa Elementary rank among public schools in Maricopa?
By Resource Investment Index, Maricopa Elementary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Maricopa, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Maricopa on the city page.
What other schools are in Maricopa Unified?
Besides Maricopa Elementary, Maricopa Unified also operates Maricopa High (72 students) and Maricopa Middle (71 students). See the Maricopa Unified district page for the complete list.