- Enrollment
- 2,430
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Palomino Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Palomino Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040593000487
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palomino Primary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #23 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 72.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Palomino Primary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palomino Primary School ranks #23 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) · Arizona
NCES ID 040593000487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Palomino Primary School held near 590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 37.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 040593000487 · Phoenix, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
590 enr · 16.4:1 · 72.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Pinnacle High School (2,430 students)
Palomino Primary School held near 590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 37.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Palomino Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pinnacle High
Pinnacle High School
2,430 students
- Paradise Valle
Paradise Valley High School
1,900 students
- Horizon High S
Horizon High School
1,767 students
- North Canyon H
North Canyon High School
1,560 students
- Shadow Mountai
Shadow Mountain High School
1,080 students
- This school 590
Palomino Primary School
590 students
What this shows Palomino Primary School reports 590 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palomino Primary School compares
Palomino Primary 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.0% | ▲ 49% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 590 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
590
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Arizona - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,848
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
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.5%
White 5.1%
African American 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.2, Palomino Primary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) reports $11,848 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Palomino Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paradise Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Canyon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shadow Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palomino Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,767
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,560
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
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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
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 (~590 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palomino Primary School
How many students attend Palomino Primary School?
Palomino Primary School has 590 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 575 (2022-23) → 590 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palomino Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palomino Primary School is 16.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 4% higher 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 Palomino Primary School?
72.0% of students at Palomino Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palomino Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Palomino Primary School is Hispanic or Latino at 88.5% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palomino Primary School?
Palomino Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Palomino Primary School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Palomino Primary School ranks #23 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 Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)?
Besides Palomino Primary School, Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) also operates Pinnacle High School (2,430 students), Paradise Valley High School (1,900 students), and Horizon High School (1,767 students). See the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) district page for the complete list.