- Enrollment
- 979
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Moon Mountain School
Federal NCES profile for Moon Mountain School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040906000931
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moon Mountain School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Arizona schools.
- #48 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Moon Mountain School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moon Mountain School ranks #48 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Washington Elementary School District (4260) · Arizona
NCES ID 040906000931 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Moon Mountain School held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 040906000931 · Phoenix, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 13.9:1 · 72.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Lookout Mountain School (979 students)
Moon Mountain School held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Moon Mountain School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lookout Mounta
Lookout Mountain School
979 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary School
903 students
- Acacia Element
Acacia Elementary School
806 students
- Orangewood Sch
Orangewood School
797 students
- Palo Verde Mid
Palo Verde Middle School
797 students
- This school
Moon Mountain School
474 students
What this shows Moon Mountain School reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moon Mountain School compares
Moon Mountain School 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 51% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 27% in Arizona - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
62.9%
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
$12,008
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
25
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.0%
White 21.7%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Moon Mountain School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington Elementary School District (4260) reports $12,008 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Moon Mountain School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lookout Mountain School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Acacia Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orangewood School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palo Verde Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moon Mountain School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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Westwind Elementary School
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Stetson Hills School
Standard public school
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Union Park School
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Fireside Elementary School
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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 (~474 students)
Frequently asked questions about Moon Mountain School
How many students attend Moon Mountain School?
Moon Mountain School has 474 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 508 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moon Mountain School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moon Mountain School is 13.9:1, which is 18% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 11% 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 Moon Mountain School?
72.8% of students at Moon Mountain School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moon Mountain School?
The largest demographic group at Moon Mountain School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.0% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moon Mountain School?
Moon Mountain School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Moon Mountain School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Moon Mountain School ranks #48 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 Washington Elementary School District (4260)?
Besides Moon Mountain School, Washington Elementary School District (4260) also operates Lookout Mountain School (979 students), Mountain View Elementary School (903 students), and Acacia Elementary School (806 students). See the Washington Elementary School District (4260) district page for the complete list.