Enrollment
914
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Avondale, AZ
Quentin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Quentin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040444002435
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quentin Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Arizona schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Avondale · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Quentin Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Quentin Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Avondale, AZ.
School address
District: Littleton Elementary District (4278) · Arizona
NCES ID 040444002435 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Quentin Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Quentin Elementary School
Quentin Elementary School is a higher-need, large elementary school in Avondale, Arizona, enrolling 914 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 58.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 914 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 210 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #71.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 43/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Littleton Elementary District (4278) spends $9,585 per pupil, 27% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Avondale's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sun Valley Academy-Avondale (479 students): Quentin Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Littleton Elementary District (4278) also operates Country Place Elementary (900 students) and Estrella Vista Elementary School (893 students) alongside Quentin 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 Quentin Elementary School compares
Quentin 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▲ 20% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 914 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
914
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 76% in Arizona - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.0%
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
$9,585
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 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 73.6%
African American 15.9%
White 6.5%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Quentin 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 Littleton Elementary District (4278), which includes Quentin Elementary School.
$9,585
Per student
-27%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.0%
State 45.5%
Federal 20.5%
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 Quentin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Place Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Estrella Vista Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fine Arts Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Littleton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Collier Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Quentin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Avondale
2 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 Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~914 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Quentin Elementary School
How many students attend Quentin Elementary School?
Quentin Elementary School has 914 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Avondale, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quentin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Quentin Elementary School is 19.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Quentin Elementary School?
58.0% of students at Quentin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quentin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Quentin Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 73.6% of enrollment, in Avondale, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quentin Elementary School?
Quentin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Quentin Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Avondale?
By Resource Investment Index, Quentin Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Avondale, 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 Avondale on the city page.
Is Quentin Elementary School a good school?
Quentin Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Arizona schools. 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 Littleton Elementary District (4278)?
Besides Quentin Elementary School, Littleton Elementary District (4278) also operates Country Place Elementary (900 students), Estrella Vista Elementary School (893 students), and Fine Arts Academy (811 students). See the Littleton Elementary District (4278) district page for the complete list.
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