- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Goodyear, AZ
Palm Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Palm Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040438001420
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palm Valley Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Arizona schools.
- #11 of 13
- schools in Goodyear · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Palm Valley Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Valley Elementary ranks #11 of 13 schools in Goodyear, AZ.
School address
District: Litchfield Elementary District (4281) · Arizona
NCES ID 040438001420 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Palm Valley Elementary held near 653 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 040438001420 · Goodyear, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
643 enr · 19.5:1 · 24.0% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Belen Soto Elementary School (1,123 students)
Palm Valley Elementary held near 653 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Palm Valley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belen Soto Ele
Belen Soto Elementary School
1,123 students
- Verrado Herita
Verrado Heritage Elementary School
1,014 students
- Western Sky Mi
Western Sky Middle School
952 students
- Verrado Elemen
Verrado Elementary School
847 students
- Wigwam Creek M
Wigwam Creek Middle School
782 students
- This school
Palm Valley Elementary
643 students
What this shows Palm Valley Elementary reports 643 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palm Valley Elementary compares
Palm Valley Elementary 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 50% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
643
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 73% in Arizona - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.1%
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
$9,992
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
39
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.6%
White 33.0%
African American 9.8%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Palm Valley Elementary is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Litchfield Elementary District (4281) reports $9,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Palm Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belen Soto Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Verrado Heritage Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Sky Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Verrado Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wigwam Creek Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palm Valley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools in Goodyear
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~643 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palm Valley Elementary
How many students attend Palm Valley Elementary?
Palm Valley Elementary has 643 students enrolled. It is a public school in Goodyear, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 671 (2022-23) → 653 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Palm Valley Elementary is 19.5:1, which is 15% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palm Valley Elementary?
24.0% of students at Palm Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palm Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Palm Valley Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment, in Goodyear, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palm Valley Elementary?
Palm Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Palm Valley Elementary rank among schools in Goodyear?
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Valley Elementary ranks #11 of 13 schools in Goodyear, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Goodyear on the city page.
What other schools are in Litchfield Elementary District (4281)?
Besides Palm Valley Elementary, Litchfield Elementary District (4281) also operates Belen Soto Elementary School (1,123 students), Verrado Heritage Elementary School (1,014 students), and Western Sky Middle School (952 students). See the Litchfield Elementary District (4281) district page for the complete list.