Enrollment
714
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Maurice C. Cash Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Maurice C. Cash Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040429000342
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maurice C. Cash Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #107 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 80.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Maurice C. Cash Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maurice C. Cash Elementary School ranks #107 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Laveen Elementary District (4276) · Arizona
NCES ID 040429000342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maurice C. Cash Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Maurice C. Cash Elementary School
Maurice C. Cash Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 714 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 80.9% of students qualify for free meals, 67% above the Arizona average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 714 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 174 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #75.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 714 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Laveen Elementary District (4276) spends $9,365 per pupil, 29% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Phoenix's public schools, it stands alongside Pan-American Charter School (1,221 students): Maurice C. Cash Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Laveen Elementary District (4276) also operates Desert Meadows Elementary School (1,020 students) and Rogers Ranch School (997 students) alongside Maurice C. Cash Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Maurice C. Cash Elementary School compares
Maurice C. Cash Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.9% | ▲ 67% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 714 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
714
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Arizona - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
63.9%
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
$9,365
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 714 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.2%
African American 3.8%
White 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.6, Maurice C. Cash Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laveen Elementary District (4276), which includes Maurice C. Cash Elementary School.
$9,365
Per student
-29%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 53.8%
Federal 16.5%
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.
How Maurice C. Cash Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Meadows Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers Ranch School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paseo Pointe School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Estrella Foothills Global Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laveen Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maurice C. Cash Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 984
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pan-American Charter School
Standard public school
1,221 students
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Standard public school
1,031 students
Westwind Elementary School
Standard public school
932 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Stetson Hills School
Standard public school
887 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Union Park School
Standard public school
873 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fireside Elementary School
Standard public school
693 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~714 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Maurice C. Cash Elementary School
How many students attend Maurice C. Cash Elementary School?
Maurice C. Cash Elementary School has 714 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maurice C. Cash Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maurice C. Cash Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 3% 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 Maurice C. Cash Elementary School?
80.9% of students at Maurice C. Cash Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maurice C. Cash Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Maurice C. Cash Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 91.2% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maurice C. Cash Elementary School?
Maurice C. Cash Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Maurice C. Cash Elementary School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Maurice C. Cash Elementary School ranks #107 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.
Is Maurice C. Cash Elementary School a good school?
Maurice C. Cash Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Laveen Elementary District (4276)?
Besides Maurice C. Cash Elementary School, Laveen Elementary District (4276) also operates Desert Meadows Elementary School (1,020 students), Rogers Ranch School (997 students), and Paseo Pointe School (988 students). See the Laveen Elementary District (4276) district page for the complete list.
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