Enrollment
895
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040625003145
Parkridge Elementary — Peoria, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Parkridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 4
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: Peoria Unified School District (4237) · 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)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Arizona avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parkridge Elementary compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Parkridge Elementary reports 895 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 47.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% above the Arizona state mean of 17.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 26.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 46% below the Arizona average and 50% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 38.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Peoria Unified School District (4237) spends $10,264 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 35.4% from local sources (property taxes), 49.0% from the state, and 15.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Parkridge Elementary 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 46% | 48.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 895 | top 88% | — | — |
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
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 46% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
— 7% above state mean
Top 63% in Arizona — lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,264
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
43
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 895 Top 88% in Arizona — larger than 12% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 47.0
Students per teacher 18.9:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 26.0% -46% vs state
NCES ID 040625003145
Student demographics
White 59.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 4.2%
African American 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 38.3%
In-school suspensions 43
Out-of-school suspensions 36
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Peoria Unified School District (4237), which includes Parkridge Elementary.
$10,264
Per student
-32%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 35.4%
State 49.0%
Federal 15.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,510
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,896
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,804
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
Similar other schools in Peoria
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Liberty High School
Standard public school
2,510 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Centennial High School
Standard public school
2,026 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Sunrise Mountain High School
Standard public school
1,896 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Peoria High School
Standard public school
1,397 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Lake Pleasant Elementary
Standard public school
1,267 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Vistancia Elementary School
Standard public school
1,089 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Parkridge Elementary
How many students attend Parkridge Elementary?
Parkridge Elementary has 895 students enrolled. It is a other school in PEORIA, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkridge Elementary is 18.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Arizona average of 17.7:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parkridge Elementary?
26.0% of students at Parkridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Parkridge Elementary is White at 59.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in PEORIA, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkridge Elementary?
Parkridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.