Enrollment
834
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Michael Anderson compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Michael Anderson
Michael Anderson is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Avondale, Arizona, enrolling 834 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.8:1 is larger than about 92% of Arizona schools and 40% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 76.9% of students qualify for free meals, 59% above the Arizona average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 834 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.
Among 154 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #115, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 834 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Avondale Elementary District (4272) spends $9,503 per pupil, 28% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Avondale's public schools, it stands alongside Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School (482 students): Michael Anderson is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.8:1 vs 16.6:1).
Avondale Elementary District (4272) also operates Copper Trails (1,020 students) and Desert Thunder (928 students) alongside Michael Anderson.
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 Michael Anderson compares
Michael Anderson on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,503
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Avondale Elementary District (4272), which includes Michael Anderson.
$9,503
Per student
-28%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 45.5%
Federal 15.7%
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 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
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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.
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 (~834 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Michael Anderson a good school?
Michael Anderson earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of 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 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.
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