Enrollment
548
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chandler, AZ
Santan Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Santan Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040187002480
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Santan Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of Arizona schools.
- #29 of 44
- schools in Chandler · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 10.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Santan Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Santan Elementary ranks #29 of 44 schools in Chandler, AZ.
School address
District: Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Arizona
NCES ID 040187002480 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Santan Elementary compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Santan Elementary
Santan Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Chandler, Arizona, enrolling 548 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.9% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Arizona average.
Enrollment of 548 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 181 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #153, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 703 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) spends $9,696 per pupil, 26% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Chandler's public schools, it stands alongside Primavera - Online (6,378 students): Santan Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) also operates Hamilton High School (3,444 students) and Chandler High School (3,179 students) alongside Santan Elementary.
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 Santan Elementary compares
Santan Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.9% | ▼ 77% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 24% in Arizona - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$9,696
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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
White 54.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 6.8%
African American 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Largest group: White at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Santan Elementary is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chandler Unified District #80 (4242), which includes Santan Elementary.
$9,696
Per student
-26%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.7%
State 44.2%
Federal 13.1%
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 Santan Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chandler High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Basha High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Camille Casteel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Santan Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 3,179
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,826
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,373
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Chandler
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 (~548 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Santan Elementary
How many students attend Santan Elementary?
Santan Elementary has 548 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chandler, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Santan Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 15% 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 Santan Elementary?
10.9% of students at Santan Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Santan Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Santan Elementary is White at 54.9% of enrollment, in Chandler, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Santan Elementary?
Santan Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Santan Elementary rank among schools in Chandler?
By Resource Investment Index, Santan Elementary ranks #29 of 44 schools in Chandler, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chandler on the city page.
Is Santan Elementary a good school?
Santan Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of 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 Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)?
Besides Santan Elementary, Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) also operates Hamilton High School (3,444 students), Chandler High School (3,179 students), and Basha High School (2,826 students). See the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) district page for the complete list.
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