Enrollment
665
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Pendergast Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pendergast Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040621000506
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pendergast Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Arizona schools.
- #132 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 64.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pendergast Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pendergast Elementary School ranks #132 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Pendergast Elementary District (4283) · Arizona
NCES ID 040621000506 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pendergast Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pendergast Elementary School
Pendergast Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 665 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 665 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 305 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #212.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 665 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Pendergast Elementary District (4283) spends $9,983 per pupil, 24% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Phoenix's public schools, it stands alongside Pan-American Charter School (1,221 students): Pendergast Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Pendergast Elementary District (4283) also operates Garden Lakes Elementary School (941 students) and Westwind Elementary School (932 students) alongside Pendergast 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 Pendergast Elementary School compares
Pendergast 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▲ 34% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 665 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
665
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 77% in Arizona - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
51.3%
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
$9,983
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 665 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 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 87.2%
African American 5.0%
White 3.6%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.5, Pendergast Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pendergast Elementary District (4283), which includes Pendergast Elementary School.
$9,983
Per student
-24%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.1%
State 49.4%
Federal 22.5%
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 Pendergast Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Lakes Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwind Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Copper King Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desert Horizon Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desert Mirage Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pendergast Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pan-American Charter School
Standard public school
1,221 students
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
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 (~665 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pendergast Elementary School
How many students attend Pendergast Elementary School?
Pendergast Elementary School has 665 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pendergast Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pendergast Elementary School is 20.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pendergast Elementary School?
64.9% of students at Pendergast Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pendergast Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pendergast Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 87.2% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pendergast Elementary School?
Pendergast Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Pendergast Elementary School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Pendergast Elementary School ranks #132 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.
Is Pendergast Elementary School a good school?
Pendergast Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of 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 Pendergast Elementary District (4283)?
Besides Pendergast Elementary School, Pendergast Elementary District (4283) also operates Garden Lakes Elementary School (941 students), Westwind Elementary School (932 students), and Copper King Elementary (738 students). See the Pendergast Elementary District (4283) district page for the complete list.
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