Enrollment
495
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glendale, AZ
Park Meadows Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Park Meadows Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040775000682
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Meadows Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of Arizona schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #32 of 46
- schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Meadows Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Meadows Elementary School ranks #32 of 46 schools in Glendale, AZ.
School address
District: Deer Valley Unified District (4246) · Arizona
NCES ID 040775000682 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Park Meadows Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Park Meadows Elementary School
Park Meadows Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Glendale, Arizona, enrolling 495 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.1:1, Park Meadows Elementary School is leaner than roughly 85% of Arizona schools and 29% under the state's 17:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 44.0% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 495 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 317 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #137.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (39%) and White (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 495 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Deer Valley Unified District (4246) spends $9,561 per pupil, 27% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Glendale's public schools, it stands alongside Sandra Day O'connor High School (2,658 students): Park Meadows Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.1:1 vs 25.6:1).
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) also operates Mountain Ridge High School (2,823 students) and Sandra Day O'connor High School (2,658 students) alongside Park Meadows 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 Park Meadows Elementary School compares
Park Meadows 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 29% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▼ 9% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 15% in Arizona - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.8%
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
$9,561
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 495 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 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 39.4%
White 38.2%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 6.3%
African American 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Park Meadows Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Deer Valley Unified District (4246), which includes Park Meadows Elementary School.
$9,561
Per student
-27%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.9%
State 38.6%
Federal 12.6%
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 Park Meadows Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandra Day O'connor High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boulder Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deer Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barry Goldwater High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Meadows Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,823
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,658
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,221
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,707
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,602
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Glendale
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~495 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Park Meadows Elementary School
How many students attend Park Meadows Elementary School?
Park Meadows Elementary School has 495 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glendale, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Meadows Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Meadows Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 29% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 23% 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 Park Meadows Elementary School?
44.0% of students at Park Meadows Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Meadows Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Park Meadows Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 39.4% of enrollment, in Glendale, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Meadows Elementary School?
Park Meadows Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Park Meadows Elementary School rank among schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Meadows Elementary School ranks #32 of 46 schools in Glendale, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Glendale on the city page.
Is Park Meadows Elementary School a good school?
Park Meadows Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of Arizona schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools. 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 Deer Valley Unified District (4246)?
Besides Park Meadows Elementary School, Deer Valley Unified District (4246) also operates Mountain Ridge High School (2,823 students), Sandra Day O'connor High School (2,658 students), and Boulder Creek High School (2,221 students). See the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) district page for the complete list.
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