Enrollment
527
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Maricopa, AZ
Santa Rosa Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Santa Rosa Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040472003113
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Santa Rosa Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #9 of 11
- schools in Maricopa · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Santa Rosa Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Rosa Elementary School ranks #9 of 11 schools in Maricopa, AZ.
School address
District: Maricopa Unified School District (4441) · Arizona
NCES ID 040472003113 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Santa Rosa Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Santa Rosa Elementary School
Santa Rosa Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Maricopa, Arizona, enrolling 527 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 42.8% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 527 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 332 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #198.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 527 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Maricopa Unified School District (4441) spends $9,227 per pupil, 30% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Maricopa's public schools, it stands alongside A+ Charter Schools (370 students): Santa Rosa Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Maricopa Unified School District (4441) also operates Maricopa High School (1,840 students) and Desert Sunrise High School (1,261 students) alongside Santa Rosa Elementary 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 Santa Rosa Elementary School compares
Santa Rosa Elementary 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▼ 11% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
527
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 64% in Arizona - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.3%
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
$9,227
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 527 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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 48.6%
White 23.3%
African American 17.3%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Santa Rosa Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Maricopa Unified School District (4441), which includes Santa Rosa Elementary School.
$9,227
Per student
-30%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.7%
State 65.3%
Federal 13.0%
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 Santa Rosa Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maricopa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Sunrise High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Cruz Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maricopa Wells Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butterfield Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Santa Rosa Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,840
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 42:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Maricopa
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~527 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Santa Rosa Elementary School
How many students attend Santa Rosa Elementary School?
Santa Rosa Elementary School has 527 students enrolled. It is a public school in Maricopa, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Rosa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Rosa Elementary School is 18.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Santa Rosa Elementary School?
42.8% of students at Santa Rosa Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Santa Rosa Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Santa Rosa Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment, in Maricopa, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Santa Rosa Elementary School?
Santa Rosa Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Santa Rosa Elementary School rank among schools in Maricopa?
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Rosa Elementary School ranks #9 of 11 schools in Maricopa, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Maricopa on the city page.
Is Santa Rosa Elementary School a good school?
Santa Rosa Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools. 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 Maricopa Unified School District (4441)?
Besides Santa Rosa Elementary School, Maricopa Unified School District (4441) also operates Maricopa High School (1,840 students), Desert Sunrise High School (1,261 students), and Santa Cruz Elementary School (941 students). See the Maricopa Unified School District (4441) district page for the complete list.
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