- Enrollment
- 1,840
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Santa Rosa Elementary School grew from 486 students in 2022-23 to 538 in 2023-24 (+10.7%).
Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 040472003113 · Maricopa, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
527 enr · 18.2:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Maricopa High School (1,840 students)
Santa Rosa Elementary School grew from 486 students in 2022-23 to 538 in 2023-24 (+10.7%). Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Santa Rosa Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Maricopa High
Maricopa High School
1,840 students
- Desert Sunrise
Desert Sunrise High School
1,261 students
- Santa Cruz Ele
Santa Cruz Elementary School
941 students
- Maricopa Wells
Maricopa Wells Middle School
940 students
- Butterfield El
Butterfield Elementary School
920 students
- This school 527
Santa Rosa Elementary School
527 students
What this shows Santa Rosa Elementary School reports 527 students on the CCD universe file.
How Santa Rosa Elementary School compares
Santa Rosa Elementary School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$9,671
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 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.
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
District finance for Maricopa Unified School District (4441) reports $9,671 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,261
- 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.
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 (~527 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 538 (2023-24), up 52.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.