Enrollment
253
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040497002109
Red Mountain Center for Early Education — Mesa, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Red Mountain Center for Early Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
👥 Class size 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Mesa Unified District (4235) · Arizona
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.4:1
vs 17.7:1 Arizona avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Red Mountain Center for Early Education compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Red Mountain Center for Early Education reports 253 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 58% below the Arizona state mean of 17.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 53% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Mesa Unified District (4235) spends $13,766 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 37.4% from local sources (property taxes), 44.5% from the state, and 18.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Red Mountain Center for Early Education compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.4:1 | ▼ 58% | 17.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 33% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
7.4:1
students per teacher
— 58% below state mean
Top 4% in Arizona — lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,766
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 253 Top 33% in Arizona — larger than 67% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 7.4:1 -58% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040497002109
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mesa Unified District (4235), which includes Red Mountain Center for Early Education.
$13,766
Per student
-9%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 37.4%
State 44.5%
Federal 18.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,421
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Enrollment
- 3,379
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Enrollment
- 3,233
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Enrollment
- 3,135
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Enrollment
- 2,284
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
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Franklin at Brimhall Elementary
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Augusta Ranch Elementary
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Red Mountain Center for Early Education
How many students attend Red Mountain Center for Early Education?
Red Mountain Center for Early Education has 253 students enrolled. It is a other school in MESA, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Mountain Center for Early Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Mountain Center for Early Education is 7.4:1, which is 58% lower than the Arizona average of 17.7:1 and 53% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Mountain Center for Early Education?
Red Mountain Center for Early Education has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.