- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Casa Grande, AZ
Mccartney Ranch Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mccartney Ranch Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040171002865
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 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
Mccartney Ranch Elementary School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Arizona schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Casa Grande · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.7:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mccartney Ranch Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mccartney Ranch Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Casa Grande, AZ.
School address
District: Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) · Arizona
NCES ID 040171002865 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Mccartney Ranch Elementary School held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 040171002865 · Casa Grande, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
668 enr · 24.7:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Cactus Middle School (737 students)
Mccartney Ranch Elementary School held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Mccartney Ranch Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cactus Middle
Cactus Middle School
737 students
- Villago Middle
Villago Middle School
723 students
- This school
Mccartney Ranch Elementary School
668 students
- Casa Grande Mi
Casa Grande Middle School
648 students
- Palo Verde Sch
Palo Verde School
548 students
- Cottonwood Ele
Cottonwood Elementary School
515 students
What this shows Mccartney Ranch Elementary School reports 668 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mccartney Ranch Elementary School compares
Mccartney Ranch Elementary School 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 | 24.7:1 | ▲ 45% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 4% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 668 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
668
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 93% in Arizona - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
61.5%
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
$10,237
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 668 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.8%
White 17.8%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Mccartney Ranch Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) reports $10,237 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mccartney Ranch Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cactus Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Villago Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Casa Grande Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palo Verde School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mccartney Ranch Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar other schools in Casa Grande
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 (~668 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mccartney Ranch Elementary School
How many students attend Mccartney Ranch Elementary School?
Mccartney Ranch Elementary School has 668 students enrolled. It is a public school in Casa Grande, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 660 (2022-23) → 679 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccartney Ranch Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mccartney Ranch Elementary School is 24.7:1, which is 45% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mccartney Ranch Elementary School?
50.0% of students at Mccartney Ranch Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mccartney Ranch Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mccartney Ranch Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.8% of enrollment, in Casa Grande, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mccartney Ranch Elementary School?
Mccartney Ranch Elementary School 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 Mccartney Ranch Elementary School rank among schools in Casa Grande?
By Resource Investment Index, Mccartney Ranch Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Casa Grande, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Casa Grande on the city page.
What other schools are in Casa Grande Elementary District (4446)?
Besides Mccartney Ranch Elementary School, Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) also operates Cactus Middle School (737 students), Villago Middle School (723 students), and Casa Grande Middle School (648 students). See the Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) district page for the complete list.