Enrollment
817
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Peralta School
Federal NCES profile for Peralta School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040168000102
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 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
Peralta School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #150 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 65.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Peralta School has class sizes larger than 91% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peralta School ranks #150 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Cartwright Elementary District (4282) · Arizona
NCES ID 040168000102 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.3:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Peralta School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Peralta School
Peralta School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 817 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.3:1 is larger than about 91% of Arizona schools and 37% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 817 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.
Among 228 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #179, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 817 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 41.1% 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): Peralta School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Cartwright Elementary District (4282) also operates Frank Borman School (960 students) and Charles W. Harris School (875 students) alongside Peralta 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 Peralta School compares
Peralta 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 37% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.0% | ▲ 35% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 817 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
817
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 91% in Arizona - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
51.0%
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
$11,851
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 817 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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 91.3%
African American 4.7%
White 1.6%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.4, Peralta School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cartwright Elementary District (4282), which includes Peralta School.
$11,851
Per student
-10%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.7%
State 42.2%
Federal 41.1%
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 Peralta School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Borman School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles W. Harris School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manuel Pena Jr. School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tomahawk School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peralta School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~817 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Peralta School
How many students attend Peralta School?
Peralta School has 817 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peralta School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peralta School is 23.3:1, which is 37% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Peralta School?
65.0% of students at Peralta School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peralta School?
The largest demographic group at Peralta School is Hispanic or Latino at 91.3% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peralta School?
Peralta School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Peralta School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Peralta School ranks #150 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 Peralta School a good school?
Peralta School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Arizona schools. It is also less 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 Cartwright Elementary District (4282)?
Besides Peralta School, Cartwright Elementary District (4282) also operates Frank Borman School (960 students), Charles W. Harris School (875 students), and Manuel Pena Jr. School (806 students). See the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) district page for the complete list.
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