Enrollment
721
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School
Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Tolleson, Arizona, enrolling 721 students.
At 17.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arizona median, within a few percentage points of the 17:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 81.0% of students qualify for free meals, 68% above the Arizona average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 721 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 166 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #50.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 361 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 64.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Tolleson Elementary District (4264) also operates Arizona Desert Elementary School (843 students) and Desert Oasis Elementary School (738 students) alongside Porfirio H. Gonzales 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 Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School compares
Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,791
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tolleson Elementary District (4264), which includes Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School.
$10,791
Per student
-18%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.2%
State 40.2%
Federal 25.6%
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 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
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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
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 (~721 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School a good school?
Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona 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 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.
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