- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Surprise, AZ
Marley Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Marley Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040269002401
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marley Park Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Arizona schools.
- #11 of 14
- schools in Surprise · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 19.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Marley Park Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marley Park Elementary ranks #11 of 14 schools in Surprise, AZ.
School address
District: Dysart Unified District (4243) · Arizona
NCES ID 040269002401 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Marley Park Elementary held near 1,097 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.5 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 040269002401 · Surprise, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
1,023 enr · 20.1:1 · 19.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Vista High School (2,334 students)
Marley Park Elementary held near 1,097 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.5 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Marley Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Vista H
Valley Vista High School
2,334 students
- Shadow Ridge H
Shadow Ridge High School
2,212 students
- Willow Canyon
Willow Canyon High School
1,901 students
- Dysart High Sc
Dysart High School
1,471 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View
1,045 students
- This school
Marley Park Elementary
1,023 students
What this shows Marley Park Elementary reports 1,023 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marley Park Elementary compares
Marley Park Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 18% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.9% | ▼ 59% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,023 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,023
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 77% in Arizona - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
46.5%
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
$10,550
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
31
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.6%
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Marley Park Elementary is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dysart Unified District (4243) reports $10,550 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marley Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Vista High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shadow Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willow Canyon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dysart High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marley Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,212
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,901
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,471
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Surprise
2 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 (~1,023 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marley Park Elementary
How many students attend Marley Park Elementary?
Marley Park Elementary has 1,023 students enrolled. It is a public school in Surprise, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,084 (2022-23) → 1,097 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marley Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Marley Park Elementary is 20.1:1, which is 18% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marley Park Elementary?
19.9% of students at Marley Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marley Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Marley Park Elementary is White at 50.6% of enrollment, in Surprise, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marley Park Elementary?
Marley Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Marley Park Elementary rank among schools in Surprise?
By Resource Investment Index, Marley Park Elementary ranks #11 of 14 schools in Surprise, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Surprise on the city page.
What other schools are in Dysart Unified District (4243)?
Besides Marley Park Elementary, Dysart Unified District (4243) also operates Valley Vista High School (2,334 students), Shadow Ridge High School (2,212 students), and Willow Canyon High School (1,901 students). See the Dysart Unified District (4243) district page for the complete list.