- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040630000522
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Arizona schools.
- #34 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 58.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School ranks #34 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Phoenix Elementary District (4256) · Arizona
NCES ID 040630000522 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 040630000522 · Phoenix, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
189 enr · 9:1 · 58.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Kenilworth Elementary School (488 students)
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kenilworth Ele
Kenilworth Elementary School
488 students
- Augustus H. Sh
Augustus H. Shaw Montessori
476 students
- Whittier Eleme
Whittier Elementary School
453 students
- Silvestre S He
Silvestre S Herrera School
449 students
- Maie Bartlett
Maie Bartlett Heard School
430 students
- This school 189
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School
189 students
What this shows Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School reports 189 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School compares
Ralph Waldo Emerson 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 47% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.7% | ▲ 22% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 189 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
189
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
9:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 6% in Arizona - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
81.0%
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
$16,785
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.1%
White 11.6%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.8%
Asian 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Phoenix Elementary District (4256) reports $16,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenilworth Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Augustus H. Shaw Montessori | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whittier Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silvestre S Herrera School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maie Bartlett Heard School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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Westwind Elementary School
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Stetson Hills School
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Union Park School
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Fireside Elementary School
Standard public school
693 students 15.1:1 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 (~189 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School
How many students attend Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School has 189 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School is 9:1, which is 47% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 43% lower 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 Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School?
58.7% of students at Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.1% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School ranks #34 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Phoenix Elementary District (4256)?
Besides Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School, Phoenix Elementary District (4256) also operates Kenilworth Elementary School (488 students), Augustus H. Shaw Montessori (476 students), and Whittier Elementary School (453 students). See the Phoenix Elementary District (4256) district page for the complete list.