- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Montecito Community School grew from 40 students in 2022-23 to 51 in 2023-24 (+27.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 040567003613 · Phoenix, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
128 enr · 18.3:1 · 80.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Encanto School (603 students)
Montecito Community School grew from 40 students in 2022-23 to 51 in 2023-24 (+27.5%). Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Montecito Community School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Encanto School
Encanto School
603 students
- Longview Eleme
Longview Elementary School
483 students
- Solano School
Solano School
466 students
- Clarendon Scho
Clarendon School
420 students
- Osborn Middle
Osborn Middle School
418 students
- This school 128
Montecito Community School
128 students
What this shows Montecito Community School reports 128 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montecito Community School compares
Montecito Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 methodology
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
$13,458
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 + 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.
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
District finance for Osborn Elementary District (4262) reports $13,458 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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Stetson Hills School
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Union Park School
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Fireside Elementary School
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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 (~128 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 40 (2022-23) → 51 (2023-24), up 11.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.