Enrollment
128
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Montecito Community School
Federal NCES profile for Montecito Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040567003613
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montecito Community School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #25 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 80.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Montecito Community School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montecito Community School ranks #25 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Osborn Elementary District (4262) · Arizona
NCES ID 040567003613 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Montecito Community School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Montecito Community School
Montecito Community School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 128 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 80.0% of students qualify for free meals, 66% above the Arizona average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 128 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 55 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #12.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 22.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Phoenix's public schools, it stands alongside Pan-American Charter School (1,221 students): Montecito Community School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Osborn Elementary District (4262) also operates Encanto School (603 students) and Longview Elementary School (483 students) alongside Montecito Community School.
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 Montecito Community School compares
Montecito Community School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.0% | ▲ 66% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 128 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
128
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in Arizona - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,098
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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
White 39.1%
Hispanic or Latino 38.3%
Two or More 11.7%
African American 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Montecito Community School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Osborn Elementary District (4262), which includes Montecito Community School.
$12,098
Per student
-8%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.7%
State 26.4%
Federal 22.8%
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 Montecito Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encanto School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Longview Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Solano School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarendon School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Osborn Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montecito Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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
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 (~128 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Montecito Community School
How many students attend Montecito Community School?
Montecito Community School has 128 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montecito Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montecito Community School is 18.3:1, which is 8% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montecito Community School?
80.0% of students at Montecito Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montecito Community School?
The largest demographic group at Montecito Community School is White at 39.1% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montecito Community School?
Montecito Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Montecito Community School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Montecito Community School ranks #25 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.
Is Montecito Community School a good school?
Montecito Community School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Osborn Elementary District (4262)?
Besides Montecito Community School, Osborn Elementary District (4262) also operates Encanto School (603 students), Longview Elementary School (483 students), and Solano School (466 students). See the Osborn Elementary District (4262) district page for the complete list.
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