Enrollment
383
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 040593003104
Palomino Intermediate School — Phoenix, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Palomino Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 53/100.
👥 Class size 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) · Arizona
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 17.7:1 Arizona avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Palomino Intermediate School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Palomino Intermediate School reports 383 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 27.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% below the Arizona state mean of 17.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 72.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 51% above the Arizona average and 41% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) spends $14,378 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 57.8% from local sources (property taxes), 27.3% from the state, and 14.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Palomino Intermediate School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.9% | ▲ 51% | 48.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 46% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
72.9%
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
16.1:1
students per teacher
— 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Arizona — lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,378
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 383 Top 46% in Arizona — larger than 54% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 16.1:1 -9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 72.9% +51% vs state
NCES ID 040593003104
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.3%
African American 5.5%
White 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paradise Valley Unified District (4241), which includes Palomino Intermediate School.
$14,378
Per student
-5%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 57.8%
State 27.3%
Federal 14.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,430
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,767
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Enrollment
- 1,560
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Palomino Intermediate School
How many students attend Palomino Intermediate School?
Palomino Intermediate School has 383 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in PHOENIX, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palomino Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palomino Intermediate School is 16.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Arizona average of 17.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palomino Intermediate School?
72.9% of students at Palomino Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palomino Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Palomino Intermediate School is Hispanic or Latino at 89.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in PHOENIX, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palomino Intermediate School?
Palomino Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.