Enrollment
465
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Royal Palm Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Royal Palm Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040906000938
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Royal Palm Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #7 of 116
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Royal Palm Middle School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Royal Palm Middle School ranks #7 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Washington Elementary School District (4260) · Arizona
NCES ID 040906000938 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Royal Palm Middle School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Royal Palm Middle School
Royal Palm Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 465 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 81.9% of students qualify for free meals, 70% above the Arizona average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 465 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 226 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and White (12%) (diversity index 54/100).
Its district draws 24.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 213 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 465 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Phoenix's elementary schools, it stands alongside Academy of Math and Science Avondale (1,175 students): Royal Palm Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Washington Elementary School District (4260) also operates Lookout Mountain School (979 students) and Mountain View Elementary School (903 students) alongside Royal Palm Middle 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 Royal Palm Middle School compares
Royal Palm Middle 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 12% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 70% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 36% in Arizona - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$10,856
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
116
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.8 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 65.4%
White 11.6%
African American 11.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.7%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Royal Palm Middle School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington Elementary School District (4260), which includes Royal Palm Middle School.
$10,856
Per student
-17%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 45.6%
Federal 24.8%
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 Royal Palm Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lookout Mountain School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Acacia Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orangewood School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palo Verde Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Royal Palm Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 979
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Phoenix
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Academy of Math and Science Avondale
Standard public school
1,175 students
Kyrene Altadena Middle School
Standard public school
857 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Catalina Ventura School
Standard public school
842 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Inspiration Mountain School
Standard public school
789 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Alhambra Traditional School
Standard public school
733 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
Standard public school
567 students
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 (~465 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Royal Palm Middle School
How many students attend Royal Palm Middle School?
Royal Palm Middle School has 465 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Royal Palm Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Royal Palm Middle School is 15:1, which is 12% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 4% 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 Royal Palm Middle School?
81.9% of students at Royal Palm Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Royal Palm Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Royal Palm Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.4% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Royal Palm Middle School?
Royal Palm Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Royal Palm Middle School rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Royal Palm Middle School ranks #7 of 116 elementary 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 elementary schools in Phoenix on the city page.
Is Royal Palm Middle School a good school?
Royal Palm Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. 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 Washington Elementary School District (4260)?
Besides Royal Palm Middle School, Washington Elementary School District (4260) also operates Lookout Mountain School (979 students), Mountain View Elementary School (903 students), and Acacia Elementary School (806 students). See the Washington Elementary School District (4260) district page for the complete list.
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