- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Monte Vista Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Monte Vista Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040243000178
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monte Vista Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #119 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 82.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Monte Vista Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monte Vista Elementary School ranks #119 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Creighton Elementary District (4263) · Arizona
NCES ID 040243000178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Monte Vista Elementary School shrank from 795 students in 2022-23 to 745 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 040243000178 · Phoenix, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
703 enr · 14.6:1 · 82.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Papago School (757 students)
Monte Vista Elementary School shrank from 795 students in 2022-23 to 745 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Monte Vista Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Papago School
Papago School
757 students
- This school
Monte Vista Elementary School
703 students
- Loma Linda Ele
Loma Linda Elementary School
605 students
- Gateway School
Gateway School
577 students
- William T Mach
William T Machan Elementary School
540 students
- Biltmore Prepa
Biltmore Preparatory Academy
537 students
What this shows Monte Vista Elementary School reports 703 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monte Vista Elementary School compares
Monte Vista Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.9% | ▲ 72% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 703 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
703
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in Arizona - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.9%
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
$13,023
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.1%
African American 5.1%
White 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.0, Monte Vista Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Creighton Elementary District (4263) reports $13,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monte Vista Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papago School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loma Linda Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William T Machan Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Biltmore Preparatory Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monte Vista Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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
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 (~703 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monte Vista Elementary School
How many students attend Monte Vista Elementary School?
Monte Vista Elementary School has 703 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 795 (2022-23) → 745 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monte Vista Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monte Vista Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 7% 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 Monte Vista Elementary School?
82.9% of students at Monte Vista Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monte Vista Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Monte Vista Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 88.1% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monte Vista Elementary School?
Monte Vista Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Monte Vista Elementary School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Monte Vista Elementary School ranks #119 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.
What other schools are in Creighton Elementary District (4263)?
Besides Monte Vista Elementary School, Creighton Elementary District (4263) also operates Papago School (757 students), Loma Linda Elementary School (605 students), and Gateway School (577 students). See the Creighton Elementary District (4263) district page for the complete list.