- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Papago School
Federal NCES profile for Papago School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040243000179
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Papago School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #143 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 74.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Papago School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Papago School ranks #143 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Creighton Elementary District (4263) · Arizona
NCES ID 040243000179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Papago School held near 813 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.5 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 040243000179 · Phoenix, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
757 enr · 17.2:1 · 74.9% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Monte Vista Elementary School (703 students)
Papago School held near 813 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.5 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Papago School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Papago School
757 students
- Monte Vista El
Monte Vista Elementary School
703 students
- Loma Linda Ele
Loma Linda Elementary School
605 students
- Gateway School
Gateway School
577 students
- William T Mach
William T Machan Elementary School
540 students
- Biltmore Prepa
Biltmore Preparatory Academy
537 students
What this shows Papago School reports 757 students on the CCD universe file.
How Papago School compares
Papago 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.9% | ▲ 55% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 757 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
757
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Arizona - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.1%
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
$13,023
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
2
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.8%
African American 5.7%
White 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Papago School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Creighton Elementary District (4263) reports $13,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Papago School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Vista Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loma Linda Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William T Machan Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Biltmore Preparatory Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Papago School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
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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 (~757 students)
Frequently asked questions about Papago School
How many students attend Papago School?
Papago School has 757 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 822 (2022-23) → 813 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Papago School?
The student-teacher ratio at Papago School is 17.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Papago School?
74.9% of students at Papago School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Papago School?
The largest demographic group at Papago School is Hispanic or Latino at 84.8% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Papago School?
Papago School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Papago School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Papago School ranks #143 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 Creighton Elementary District (4263)?
Besides Papago School, Creighton Elementary District (4263) also operates Monte Vista Elementary School (703 students), Loma Linda Elementary School (605 students), and Gateway School (577 students). See the Creighton Elementary District (4263) district page for the complete list.