- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Percy L Julian School
Federal NCES profile for Percy L Julian School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040708000599
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Percy L Julian School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #71 of 116
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 90.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Percy L Julian School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Percy L Julian School ranks #71 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) · Arizona
NCES ID 040708000599 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Percy L Julian School shrank from 284 students in 2022-23 to 249 in 2023-24 (-12.3%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 040708000599 · Phoenix, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
256 enr · 16:1 · 90.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley View School (577 students)
Percy L Julian School shrank from 284 students in 2022-23 to 249 in 2023-24 (-12.3%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Percy L Julian School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley View Sc
Valley View School
577 students
- Sunland Elemen
Sunland Elementary School
573 students
- Ed & Verma Pas
Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School
485 students
- Irene Lopez Sc
Irene Lopez School
483 students
- Southwest Elem
Southwest Elementary School
475 students
- This school
Percy L Julian School
256 students
What this shows Percy L Julian School reports 256 students on the CCD universe file.
How Percy L Julian School compares
Percy L Julian School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 6% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.8% | ▲ 88% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Arizona - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.5%
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
$14,789
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Somewhat 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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.7%
African American 21.5%
Two or More 3.5%
White 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Percy L Julian School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) reports $14,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Percy L Julian School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunland Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Irene Lopez School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Percy L Julian School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Kyrene Altadena Middle School
Standard public school
857 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Catalina Ventura School
Standard public school
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Inspiration Mountain School
Standard public school
789 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Alhambra Traditional School
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Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
Standard public school
567 students
Nationwide elementary 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 (~256 students)
Frequently asked questions about Percy L Julian School
How many students attend Percy L Julian School?
Percy L Julian School has 256 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Percy L Julian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Percy L Julian School is 16:1, which is 6% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 2% higher 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 Percy L Julian School?
90.8% of students at Percy L Julian School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Percy L Julian School?
The largest demographic group at Percy L Julian School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.7% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Percy L Julian School?
Percy L Julian School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Percy L Julian School rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Percy L Julian School ranks #71 of 116 elementary 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 elementary schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Roosevelt Elementary District (4279)?
Besides Percy L Julian School, Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) also operates Valley View School (577 students), Sunland Elementary School (573 students), and Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School (485 students). See the Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) district page for the complete list.