- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Sheely Farms Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sheely Farms Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040849002132
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sheely Farms Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #70 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- students per teacher
- 71.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sheely Farms Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sheely Farms Elementary School ranks #70 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Tolleson Elementary District (4264) · Arizona
NCES ID 040849002132 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Sheely Farms Elementary School held near 657 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 040849002132 · Phoenix, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
628 enr · 19:1 · 71.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Arizona Desert Elementary School (843 students)
Sheely Farms Elementary School held near 657 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Sheely Farms Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arizona Desert
Arizona Desert Elementary School
843 students
- Desert Oasis E
Desert Oasis Elementary School
738 students
- Porfirio H. Go
Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School
721 students
- This school
Sheely Farms Elementary School
628 students
- Tolleson Virtu 37
Tolleson Virtual Academy
37 students
What this shows Sheely Farms Elementary School reports 628 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sheely Farms Elementary School compares
Sheely Farms Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 12% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.9% | ▲ 49% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 628 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
628
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 69% in Arizona - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
58.9%
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
$11,827
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.4%
African American 23.1%
White 4.8%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Sheely Farms Elementary School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tolleson Elementary District (4264) reports $11,827 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sheely Farms Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Desert Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Oasis Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tolleson Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sheely Farms Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 6.2:1
- Resource Index
- 73/100
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Stetson Hills School
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Union Park School
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Fireside Elementary School
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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 (~628 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sheely Farms Elementary School
How many students attend Sheely Farms Elementary School?
Sheely Farms Elementary School has 628 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 679 (2022-23) → 657 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheely Farms Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheely Farms Elementary School is 19:1, which is 12% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sheely Farms Elementary School?
71.9% of students at Sheely Farms Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sheely Farms Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sheely Farms Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.4% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sheely Farms Elementary School?
Sheely Farms Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Sheely Farms Elementary School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Sheely Farms Elementary School ranks #70 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Tolleson Elementary District (4264)?
Besides Sheely Farms Elementary School, Tolleson Elementary District (4264) also operates Arizona Desert Elementary School (843 students), Desert Oasis Elementary School (738 students), and Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School (721 students). See the Tolleson Elementary District (4264) district page for the complete list.