- Enrollment
- 3,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gilbert, AZ
Riggs Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Riggs Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040187002873
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riggs Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #44 of 46
- schools in Gilbert · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 8.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Riggs Elementary has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riggs Elementary ranks #44 of 46 schools in Gilbert, AZ.
School address
District: Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Arizona
NCES ID 040187002873 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Riggs Elementary held near 837 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.4 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 040187002873 · Gilbert, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
770 enr · 16:1 · 8.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton High School (3,444 students)
Riggs Elementary held near 837 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.4 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Riggs Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High School
3,444 students
- Chandler High
Chandler High School
3,179 students
- Basha High Sch
Basha High School
2,826 students
- Dr. Camille Ca
Dr. Camille Casteel High School
2,816 students
- Perry High Sch
Perry High School
2,373 students
- This school 770
Riggs Elementary
770 students
What this shows Riggs Elementary reports 770 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riggs Elementary compares
Riggs Elementary 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 6% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.9% | ▼ 82% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 770 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
770
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Arizona - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$11,085
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 770 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
Two or More 8.4%
African American 2.9%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Riggs Elementary is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) reports $11,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riggs Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chandler High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Basha High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Camille Casteel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riggs Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,179
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,826
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,373
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Gilbert
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Williams Field High School
Standard public school
2,150 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Gateway Pointe Elementary
Standard public school
685 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep
Standard public school
540 students
Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert
Standard public school
259 students
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 (~770 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riggs Elementary
How many students attend Riggs Elementary?
Riggs Elementary has 770 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gilbert, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 833 (2022-23) → 837 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riggs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Riggs Elementary is 16:1, which is 6% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 2% higher 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 Riggs Elementary?
8.9% of students at Riggs Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riggs Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Riggs Elementary is White at 63.8% of enrollment, in Gilbert, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riggs Elementary?
Riggs Elementary 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 Riggs Elementary rank among schools in Gilbert?
By Resource Investment Index, Riggs Elementary ranks #44 of 46 schools in Gilbert, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gilbert on the city page.
What other schools are in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)?
Besides Riggs Elementary, Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) also operates Hamilton High School (3,444 students), Chandler High School (3,179 students), and Basha High School (2,826 students). See the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) district page for the complete list.