- Enrollment
- 1,840
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Maricopa, AZ
Maricopa Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Maricopa Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040472000371
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maricopa Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #7 of 11
- schools in Maricopa · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Maricopa Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maricopa Elementary School ranks #7 of 11 schools in Maricopa, AZ.
School address
District: Maricopa Unified School District (4441) · Arizona
NCES ID 040472000371 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+118 students YoY
Maricopa Elementary School grew from 733 students in 2022-23 to 851 in 2023-24 (+16.1%).
Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+118 students YoY 040472000371 · Maricopa, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
883 enr · 17.3:1 · 52.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Maricopa High School (1,840 students)
Maricopa Elementary School grew from 733 students in 2022-23 to 851 in 2023-24 (+16.1%). Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Maricopa Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Maricopa High
Maricopa High School
1,840 students
- Desert Sunrise
Desert Sunrise High School
1,261 students
- Santa Cruz Ele
Santa Cruz Elementary School
941 students
- Maricopa Wells
Maricopa Wells Middle School
940 students
- Butterfield El
Butterfield Elementary School
920 students
- This school
Maricopa Elementary School
883 students
What this shows Maricopa Elementary School reports 883 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maricopa Elementary School compares
Maricopa Elementary School is a growing 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▲ 8% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 883 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
883
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 57% in Arizona - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.0%
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
$9,671
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.5%
White 20.8%
African American 13.0%
Two or More 8.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.3%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Maricopa Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Maricopa Unified School District (4441) reports $9,671 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maricopa Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maricopa High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Sunrise High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Cruz Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maricopa Wells Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Butterfield Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maricopa Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 42:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Maricopa
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~883 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maricopa Elementary School
How many students attend Maricopa Elementary School?
Maricopa Elementary School has 883 students enrolled. It is a public school in Maricopa, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 733 (2022-23) → 851 (2023-24), up 118.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maricopa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maricopa Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maricopa Elementary School?
52.0% of students at Maricopa Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maricopa Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Maricopa Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.5% of enrollment, in Maricopa, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maricopa Elementary School?
Maricopa Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 School rank among schools in Maricopa?
By Resource Investment Index, Maricopa Elementary School ranks #7 of 11 schools in Maricopa, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Maricopa on the city page.
What other schools are in Maricopa Unified School District (4441)?
Besides Maricopa Elementary School, Maricopa Unified School District (4441) also operates Maricopa High School (1,840 students), Desert Sunrise High School (1,261 students), and Santa Cruz Elementary School (941 students). See the Maricopa Unified School District (4441) district page for the complete list.