Enrollment
320
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, OR
Phoenix Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Phoenix Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410963000391
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phoenix Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 87.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Phoenix Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Phoenix, OR.
School address
District: Phoenix-Talent Sd 4 · Oregon
NCES ID 410963000391 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.0%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Phoenix Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Phoenix Elementary School
Phoenix Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Phoenix, Oregon, enrolling 320 students.
At 17.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 87.0% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 320 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 123 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #82.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (42%) (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Phoenix's elementary schools, it stands alongside Phoenix-Talent Rising Academy (24 students): Phoenix Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.8:1 vs 24:1).
Phoenix-Talent Sd 4 also operates Phoenix High School (687 students) and Talent Middle School (485 students) alongside Phoenix 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 Phoenix Elementary School compares
Phoenix Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.0% | ▲ 65% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
87.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Oregon - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.6%
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
$15,989
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 50.2%
White 42.3%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Phoenix Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Phoenix-Talent Sd 4, which includes Phoenix Elementary School.
$15,989
Per student
-12%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.2%
State 56.5%
Federal 12.3%
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 Phoenix Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Talent Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Talent Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orchard Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Armadillo Technical Institute | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Phoenix Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Phoenix
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~320 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Phoenix Elementary School
How many students attend Phoenix Elementary School?
Phoenix Elementary School has 320 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Phoenix Elementary School?
87.0% of students at Phoenix Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phoenix Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Phoenix Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.2% of enrollment, in Phoenix, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phoenix Elementary School?
Phoenix Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Phoenix Elementary School rank among public schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Phoenix, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Phoenix on the city page.
Is Phoenix Elementary School a good school?
Phoenix Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 Phoenix-Talent Sd 4?
Besides Phoenix Elementary School, Phoenix-Talent Sd 4 also operates Phoenix High School (687 students), Talent Middle School (485 students), and Talent Elementary School (349 students). See the Phoenix-Talent Sd 4 district page for the complete list.
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