- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Avondale, AZ
Michael Anderson
Federal NCES profile for Michael Anderson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040096000049
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 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
Michael Anderson earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Arizona schools.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Avondale · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.8:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 76.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Michael Anderson has class sizes larger than 92% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Michael Anderson ranks #7 of 8 schools in Avondale, AZ.
School address
District: Avondale Elementary District (4272) · Arizona
NCES ID 040096000049 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Michael Anderson held near 733 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 040096000049 · Avondale, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
834 enr · 23.8:1 · 76.9% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Copper Trails (1,020 students)
Michael Anderson held near 733 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Michael Anderson in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Copper Trails
Copper Trails
1,020 students
- Desert Thunder
Desert Thunder
928 students
- This school
Michael Anderson
834 students
- Wildflower Acc
Wildflower Accelerated Academy
750 students
- Centerra Mirag
Centerra Mirage Stem Academy
659 students
- Desert Star
Desert Star
637 students
What this shows Michael Anderson reports 834 students on the CCD universe file.
How Michael Anderson compares
Michael Anderson 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 | 23.8:1 | ▲ 40% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.9% | ▲ 59% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 834 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
834
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 92% in Arizona - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.3%
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
$10,264
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 834 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
101
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.6%
African American 7.6%
White 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Michael Anderson is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Avondale Elementary District (4272) reports $10,264 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Michael Anderson Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Trails | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Thunder | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wildflower Accelerated Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centerra Mirage Stem Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Star | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Michael Anderson's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar other schools in Avondale
1 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 (~834 students)
Frequently asked questions about Michael Anderson
How many students attend Michael Anderson?
Michael Anderson has 834 students enrolled. It is a public school in Avondale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 758 (2022-23) → 733 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Michael Anderson?
The student-teacher ratio at Michael Anderson is 23.8:1, which is 40% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Michael Anderson?
76.9% of students at Michael Anderson are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Michael Anderson?
The largest demographic group at Michael Anderson is Hispanic or Latino at 87.6% of enrollment, in Avondale, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Michael Anderson?
Michael Anderson has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Michael Anderson rank among schools in Avondale?
By Resource Investment Index, Michael Anderson ranks #7 of 8 schools in Avondale, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Avondale on the city page.
What other schools are in Avondale Elementary District (4272)?
Besides Michael Anderson, Avondale Elementary District (4272) also operates Copper Trails (1,020 students), Desert Thunder (928 students), and Wildflower Accelerated Academy (750 students). See the Avondale Elementary District (4272) district page for the complete list.