Enrollment
47
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 040702003485
Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit) — Phoenix, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 27/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 52
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Riverside Elementary District (4257) · Arizona
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
57:1
vs 17.7:1 Arizona avg
+222% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.4%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit) compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit) reports 47 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 57:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 222% above the Arizona state mean of 17.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 258% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 47.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 2% below the Arizona average and 8% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 19.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Riverside Elementary District (4257) spends $17,698 per pupil district-wide, above the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 77.5% from local sources (property taxes), 5.2% from the state, and 17.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit) compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 57:1 | ▲ 222% | 17.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.4% | ▼ 2% | 48.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 47 | top 11% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
47.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 2% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
57:1
students per teacher
— 222% above state mean
Top 100% in Arizona — lower ratio than 0% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$17,698
per pupil, district-wide
— above Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 47 Top 11% in Arizona — larger than 89% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 57:1 +222% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 47.4% -2% vs state
NCES ID 040702003485
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.3%
African American 12.8%
White 8.5%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 19.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Riverside Elementary District (4257), which includes Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit).
$17,698
Per student
+17%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 77.5%
State 5.2%
Federal 17.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- —
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit)
How many students attend Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit)?
Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit) has 47 students enrolled. It is a middle school in PHOENIX, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit)?
The student-teacher ratio at Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit) is 57:1, which is 222% higher than the Arizona average of 17.7:1 and 258% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit)?
47.4% of students at Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit)?
The largest demographic group at Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit) is Hispanic or Latino at 72.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in PHOENIX, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit)?
Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit) has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.