- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fountain Hills, AZ
Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040304001296
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Fountain Hills · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 382
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Fountain Hills, AZ.
School address
District: Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) · Arizona
NCES ID 040304001296 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+121 students YoY
Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School grew from 297 students in 2022-23 to 418 in 2023-24 (+40.7%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+121 students YoY 040304001296 · Fountain Hills, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 26.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Fountain Hills High School (347 students)
Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School grew from 297 students in 2022-23 to 418 in 2023-24 (+40.7%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School
382 students
- Fountain Hills
Fountain Hills High School
347 students
- Fountain Hills
Fountain Hills Middle School
250 students
- Fountain Hills 55
Fountain Hills Virtual Academy
55 students
What this shows Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School compares
Mcdowell Mountain 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 44% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
47.4%
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
$12,403
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 127 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
White 42.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 22.5%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) reports $12,403 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Hills High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Fountain Hills Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Fountain Hills Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School
How many students attend Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School?
Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School has 382 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fountain Hills, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), up 121.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School?
26.9% of students at Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School is White at 42.4% of enrollment, in Fountain Hills, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School?
Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School rank among public schools in Fountain Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Fountain Hills, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fountain Hills Unified District (4247)?
Besides Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School, Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) also operates Fountain Hills High School (347 students), Fountain Hills Middle School (250 students), and Fountain Hills Virtual Academy (55 students). See the Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) district page for the complete list.