- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tolleson, AZ
Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040849001477
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Tolleson · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 81.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Tolleson, AZ.
School address
District: Tolleson Elementary District (4264) · Arizona
NCES ID 040849001477 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School shrank from 768 students in 2022-23 to 709 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.3 → 40.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 040849001477 · Tolleson, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
721 enr · 17.2:1 · 81.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Arizona Desert Elementary School (843 students)
Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School shrank from 768 students in 2022-23 to 709 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 42.3 → 40.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arizona Desert
Arizona Desert Elementary School
843 students
- Desert Oasis E
Desert Oasis Elementary School
738 students
- This school
Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School
721 students
- Sheely Farms E
Sheely Farms Elementary School
628 students
- Tolleson Virtu 37
Tolleson Virtual Academy
37 students
What this shows Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School reports 721 students on the CCD universe file.
How Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School compares
Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.0% | ▲ 68% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 721 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
721
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Arizona - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
64.9%
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
$11,827
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.9%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 1.9%
White 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.3, Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tolleson Elementary District (4264) reports $11,827 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Desert Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Oasis Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sheely Farms Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tolleson Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 6.2:1
- Resource Index
- 73/100
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 (~721 students)
Frequently asked questions about Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School
How many students attend Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School?
Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School has 721 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tolleson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 768 (2022-23) → 709 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School?
81.0% of students at Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 85.9% of enrollment, in Tolleson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School?
Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School rank among schools in Tolleson?
By Resource Investment Index, Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Tolleson, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tolleson on the city page.
What other schools are in Tolleson Elementary District (4264)?
Besides Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School, Tolleson Elementary District (4264) also operates Arizona Desert Elementary School (843 students), Desert Oasis Elementary School (738 students), and Sheely Farms Elementary School (628 students). See the Tolleson Elementary District (4264) district page for the complete list.