- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Tan Valley, AZ
San Tan Heights Elementary
Federal NCES profile for San Tan Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040292003079
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Tan Heights Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #5 of 9
- schools in San Tan Valley · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
San Tan Heights Elementary has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Tan Heights Elementary ranks #5 of 9 schools in San Tan Valley, AZ.
School address
District: Florence Unified School District (4437) · Arizona
NCES ID 040292003079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
San Tan Heights Elementary grew from 668 students in 2022-23 to 718 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 040292003079 · San Tan Valley, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
669 enr · 17.2:1 · 46.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Poston Butte High School (1,310 students)
San Tan Heights Elementary grew from 668 students in 2022-23 to 718 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
San Tan Heights Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Poston Butte H
Poston Butte High School
1,310 students
- Florence High
Florence High School
857 students
- Florence K-8
Florence K-8
805 students
- San Tan Foothi
San Tan Foothills High School
793 students
- Circle Cross K
Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy
728 students
- This school
San Tan Heights Elementary
669 students
What this shows San Tan Heights Elementary reports 669 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Tan Heights Elementary compares
San Tan Heights Elementary is a growing 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▼ 3% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 669 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
669
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Arizona - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
70.0%
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
$10,483
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
69
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.6%
Hispanic or Latino 39.2%
African American 10.6%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, San Tan Heights Elementary is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Florence Unified School District (4437) reports $10,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How San Tan Heights Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poston Butte High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Florence High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Florence K-8 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Tan Foothills High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Tan Heights Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in San Tan Valley
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12
Standard public school
2,084 students
Poston Butte High School
Standard public school
1,310 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Combs High School
Standard public school
1,182 students 20:1 students per teacher
Walker Butte K-8
Standard public school
718 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Skyline Ranch Elementary School
Standard public school
583 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Copper Basin
Standard public school
557 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 (~669 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Tan Heights Elementary
How many students attend San Tan Heights Elementary?
San Tan Heights Elementary has 669 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Tan Valley, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 668 (2022-23) → 718 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Tan Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at San Tan Heights Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at San Tan Heights Elementary?
46.9% of students at San Tan Heights Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Tan Heights Elementary?
The largest demographic group at San Tan Heights Elementary is White at 41.6% of enrollment, in San Tan Valley, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Tan Heights Elementary?
San Tan Heights Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 San Tan Heights Elementary rank among schools in San Tan Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, San Tan Heights Elementary ranks #5 of 9 schools in San Tan Valley, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Tan Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Florence Unified School District (4437)?
Besides San Tan Heights Elementary, Florence Unified School District (4437) also operates Poston Butte High School (1,310 students), Florence High School (857 students), and Florence K-8 (805 students). See the Florence Unified School District (4437) district page for the complete list.