- Enrollment
- 2,009
- Students per teacher
- 44.6:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Queen Creek, AZ
Schnepf Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Schnepf Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040681003736
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schnepf Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Arizona schools.
- #7 of 14
- schools in Queen Creek · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.1:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 13.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Schnepf Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schnepf Elementary School ranks #7 of 14 schools in Queen Creek, AZ.
School address
District: Queen Creek Unified District (4245) · Arizona
NCES ID 040681003736 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+64 students YoY
Schnepf Elementary School grew from 776 students in 2022-23 to 840 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 40.6 → 44.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+64 students YoY 040681003736 · Queen Creek, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
1,044 enr · 26.1:1 · 13.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Crismon High School (2,009 students)
Schnepf Elementary School grew from 776 students in 2022-23 to 840 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE added 40.6 → 44.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Schnepf Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crismon High S
Crismon High School
2,009 students
- Queen Creek Hi
Queen Creek High School
1,968 students
- Eastmark High
Eastmark High School
1,889 students
- Silver Valley
Silver Valley Elementary
1,384 students
- Faith Mather S
Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School
1,153 students
- This school
Schnepf Elementary School
1,044 students
What this shows Schnepf Elementary School reports 1,044 students on the CCD universe file.
How Schnepf Elementary School compares
Schnepf 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 | 26.1:1 | ▲ 54% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.9% | ▼ 71% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,044 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.1:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,044
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
26.1:1
students per teacher
- 54% above state mean
Top 96% in Arizona - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$9,137
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 1044 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.9%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 2.8%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Schnepf Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Queen Creek Unified District (4245) reports $9,137 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Schnepf Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crismon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Queen Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastmark High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silver Valley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schnepf Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,968
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Queen Creek
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Crismon High School
Standard public school
2,009 students 44.6:1 students per teacher
Heritage Academy Gateway
Standard public school
1,556 students
Benjamin Franklin High School
Standard public school
1,324 students
Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School
Standard public school
1,153 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary
Standard public school
908 students 29.3:1 students per teacher
Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary
Standard public school
642 students 18.9:1 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 (~1,044 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Schnepf Elementary School
How many students attend Schnepf Elementary School?
Schnepf Elementary School has 1,044 students enrolled. It is a public school in Queen Creek, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 776 (2022-23) → 840 (2023-24), up 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schnepf Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Schnepf Elementary School is 26.1:1, which is 54% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Schnepf Elementary School?
13.9% of students at Schnepf Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schnepf Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Schnepf Elementary School is White at 60.9% of enrollment, in Queen Creek, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schnepf Elementary School?
Schnepf Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Schnepf Elementary School rank among schools in Queen Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Schnepf Elementary School ranks #7 of 14 schools in Queen Creek, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Queen Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in Queen Creek Unified District (4245)?
Besides Schnepf Elementary School, Queen Creek Unified District (4245) also operates Crismon High School (2,009 students), Queen Creek High School (1,968 students), and Eastmark High School (1,889 students). See the Queen Creek Unified District (4245) district page for the complete list.