- Enrollment
- 1,840
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Maricopa, AZ
Pima Butte Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pima Butte Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040472002560
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pima Butte Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #4 of 11
- schools in Maricopa · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pima Butte Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pima Butte Elementary School ranks #4 of 11 schools in Maricopa, AZ.
School address
District: Maricopa Unified School District (4441) · Arizona
NCES ID 040472002560 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Pima Butte Elementary School held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 040472002560 · Maricopa, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 16.3:1 · 30.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Maricopa High School (1,840 students)
Pima Butte Elementary School held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Pima Butte Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Maricopa High
Maricopa High School
1,840 students
- Desert Sunrise
Desert Sunrise High School
1,261 students
- Santa Cruz Ele
Santa Cruz Elementary School
941 students
- Maricopa Wells
Maricopa Wells Middle School
940 students
- Butterfield El
Butterfield Elementary School
920 students
- This school 407
Pima Butte Elementary School
407 students
What this shows Pima Butte Elementary School reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pima Butte Elementary School compares
Pima Butte Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▼ 36% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 48% in Arizona - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.6%
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
$9,671
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
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 407 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.3%
White 35.9%
African American 10.6%
Two or More 10.6%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Pima Butte Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Maricopa Unified School District (4441) reports $9,671 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pima Butte Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maricopa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Sunrise High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Cruz Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maricopa Wells Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Butterfield Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pima Butte Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 42:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Maricopa
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~407 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pima Butte Elementary School
How many students attend Pima Butte Elementary School?
Pima Butte Elementary School has 407 students enrolled. It is a public school in Maricopa, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 415 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pima Butte Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pima Butte Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 4% 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 Pima Butte Elementary School?
30.8% of students at Pima Butte Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pima Butte Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pima Butte Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 38.3% of enrollment, in Maricopa, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pima Butte Elementary School?
Pima Butte Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pima Butte Elementary School rank among schools in Maricopa?
By Resource Investment Index, Pima Butte Elementary School ranks #4 of 11 schools in Maricopa, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Maricopa on the city page.
What other schools are in Maricopa Unified School District (4441)?
Besides Pima Butte Elementary School, Maricopa Unified School District (4441) also operates Maricopa High School (1,840 students), Desert Sunrise High School (1,261 students), and Santa Cruz Elementary School (941 students). See the Maricopa Unified School District (4441) district page for the complete list.