- Enrollment
- 979
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-68 students YoY
Royal Palm Middle School shrank from 536 students in 2022-23 to 468 in 2023-24 (-12.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.7 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-68 students YoY 040906000938 · Phoenix, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 15:1 · 81.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Lookout Mountain School (979 students)
Royal Palm Middle School shrank from 536 students in 2022-23 to 468 in 2023-24 (-12.7%). Teacher FTE lost 31.7 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Royal Palm Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lookout Mounta
Lookout Mountain School
979 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary School
903 students
- Acacia Element
Acacia Elementary School
806 students
- Orangewood Sch
Orangewood School
797 students
- Palo Verde Mid
Palo Verde Middle School
797 students
- This school
Royal Palm Middle School
465 students
What this shows Royal Palm Middle School reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How Royal Palm Middle School compares
Royal Palm Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,008
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
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.
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
District finance for Washington Elementary School District (4260) reports $12,008 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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Catalina Ventura School
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Inspiration Mountain School
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Alhambra Traditional School
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Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
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Nationwide elementary 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 (~465 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 536 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), down 68.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.