Enrollment
712
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Nevitt Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nevitt Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040831000782
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 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
Nevitt Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #107 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Nevitt Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nevitt Elementary School ranks #107 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Tempe School District (4258) · Arizona
NCES ID 040831000782 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nevitt Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nevitt Elementary School
Nevitt Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 712 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 712 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.
Against 281 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #144.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (78%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 712 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Phoenix's public schools, it stands alongside Pan-American Charter School (1,221 students): Nevitt Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Tempe School District (4258) also operates Connolly Middle School (923 students) and Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School (694 students) alongside Nevitt Elementary 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 Nevitt Elementary School compares
Nevitt Elementary 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 33% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 712 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
712
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Arizona - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.1%
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
$11,917
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 712 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 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 78.1%
African American 11.1%
White 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.4, Nevitt Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tempe School District (4258), which includes Nevitt Elementary School.
$11,917
Per student
-9%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.6%
State 29.1%
Federal 13.3%
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 Nevitt Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connolly Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fees College Preparatory Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Broadmor Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nevitt Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~712 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Nevitt Elementary School
How many students attend Nevitt Elementary School?
Nevitt Elementary School has 712 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nevitt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nevitt Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 4% 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 Nevitt Elementary School?
64.0% of students at Nevitt Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nevitt Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nevitt Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 78.1% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nevitt Elementary School?
Nevitt Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Nevitt Elementary School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Nevitt Elementary School ranks #107 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 Nevitt Elementary School a good school?
Nevitt Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. 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 Tempe School District (4258)?
Besides Nevitt Elementary School, Tempe School District (4258) also operates Connolly Middle School (923 students), Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School (694 students), and Fees College Preparatory Middle School (645 students). See the Tempe School District (4258) district page for the complete list.
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