- Enrollment
- 2,009
- Students per teacher
- 44.6:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mesa, AZ
Silver Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Silver Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040681003658
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver Valley Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Arizona schools.
- #8 of 9
- schools in Mesa · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 6.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Silver Valley Elementary has class sizes larger than 88% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Valley Elementary ranks #8 of 9 schools in Mesa, AZ.
School address
District: Queen Creek Unified District (4245) · Arizona
NCES ID 040681003658 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+90 students YoY
Silver Valley Elementary grew from 1,240 students in 2022-23 to 1,330 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 61.5 → 62.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+90 students YoY 040681003658 · Mesa, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
1,384 enr · 22.7:1 · 6.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Crismon High School (2,009 students)
Silver Valley Elementary grew from 1,240 students in 2022-23 to 1,330 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE added 61.5 → 62.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Silver Valley Elementary 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
- This school
Silver Valley Elementary
1,384 students
- Faith Mather S
Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School
1,153 students
- Schnepf Elemen
Schnepf Elementary School
1,044 students
What this shows Silver Valley Elementary reports 1,384 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silver Valley Elementary compares
Silver Valley Elementary 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 34% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.0% | ▼ 88% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,384 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,384
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 88% in Arizona - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$9,137
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 1384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 3.7%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Silver Valley Elementary 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 Silver Valley Elementary 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Schnepf Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silver Valley Elementary'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
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,044
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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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 (~1,384 students)
Frequently asked questions about Silver Valley Elementary
How many students attend Silver Valley Elementary?
Silver Valley Elementary has 1,384 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mesa, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,240 (2022-23) → 1,330 (2023-24), up 90.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Valley Elementary is 22.7:1, which is 34% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Silver Valley Elementary?
6.0% of students at Silver Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Silver Valley Elementary is White at 65.5% of enrollment, in Mesa, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver Valley Elementary?
Silver Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Silver Valley Elementary rank among schools in Mesa?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Valley Elementary ranks #8 of 9 schools in Mesa, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mesa on the city page.
What other schools are in Queen Creek Unified District (4245)?
Besides Silver Valley Elementary, 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.