- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buckeye, AZ
Rainbow Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rainbow Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040432002133
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rainbow Valley Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Arizona schools.
- #8 of 12
- schools in Buckeye · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rainbow Valley Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rainbow Valley Elementary School ranks #8 of 12 schools in Buckeye, AZ.
School address
District: Liberty Elementary District (4266) · Arizona
NCES ID 040432002133 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Rainbow Valley Elementary School held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 040432002133 · Buckeye, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
583 enr · 21.6:1 · 52.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Blue Horizons Elementary School (976 students)
Rainbow Valley Elementary School held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Rainbow Valley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blue Horizons
Blue Horizons Elementary School
976 students
- Westar Element
Westar Elementary School
815 students
- Las Brisas Aca
Las Brisas Academy
663 students
- This school
Rainbow Valley Elementary School
583 students
- Freedom Elemen
Freedom Elementary School
574 students
- Estrella Mount
Estrella Mountain Elementary School
525 students
What this shows Rainbow Valley Elementary School reports 583 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rainbow Valley Elementary School compares
Rainbow Valley 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 27% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▲ 10% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 84% in Arizona - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
50.8%
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
$9,201
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 583 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.8%
White 16.0%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.7, Rainbow Valley Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Liberty Elementary District (4266) reports $9,201 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rainbow Valley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Horizons Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westar Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Las Brisas Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Freedom Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Estrella Mountain Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rainbow Valley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar other schools in Buckeye
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Verrado Heritage Elementary School
Standard public school
1,014 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Blue Horizons Elementary School
Standard public school
976 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Marionneaux Elementary School
Standard public school
697 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Desert Sunset Elementary School
Standard public school
648 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10
Standard public school
602 students
Festival Foothills Elementary School
Standard public school
262 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~583 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rainbow Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Rainbow Valley Elementary School?
Rainbow Valley Elementary School has 583 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buckeye, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 605 (2022-23) → 579 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rainbow Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rainbow Valley Elementary School is 21.6:1, which is 27% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rainbow Valley Elementary School?
52.9% of students at Rainbow Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rainbow Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rainbow Valley Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 79.8% of enrollment, in Buckeye, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rainbow Valley Elementary School?
Rainbow Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Rainbow Valley Elementary School rank among schools in Buckeye?
By Resource Investment Index, Rainbow Valley Elementary School ranks #8 of 12 schools in Buckeye, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Buckeye on the city page.
What other schools are in Liberty Elementary District (4266)?
Besides Rainbow Valley Elementary School, Liberty Elementary District (4266) also operates Blue Horizons Elementary School (976 students), Westar Elementary School (815 students), and Las Brisas Academy (663 students). See the Liberty Elementary District (4266) district page for the complete list.