- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Silvestre S Herrera School
Federal NCES profile for Silvestre S Herrera School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040630000531
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silvestre S Herrera School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Arizona schools.
- #42 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 67.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Silvestre S Herrera School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silvestre S Herrera School ranks #42 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Phoenix Elementary District (4256) · Arizona
NCES ID 040630000531 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Silvestre S Herrera School shrank from 517 students in 2022-23 to 475 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.2 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 040630000531 · Phoenix, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
449 enr · 13.6:1 · 67.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Kenilworth Elementary School (488 students)
Silvestre S Herrera School shrank from 517 students in 2022-23 to 475 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 33.2 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Silvestre S Herrera School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kenilworth Ele
Kenilworth Elementary School
488 students
- Augustus H. Sh
Augustus H. Shaw Montessori
476 students
- Whittier Eleme
Whittier Elementary School
453 students
- This school
Silvestre S Herrera School
449 students
- Maie Bartlett
Maie Bartlett Heard School
430 students
- Thomas a Ediso
Thomas a Edison School
426 students
What this shows Silvestre S Herrera School reports 449 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silvestre S Herrera School compares
Silvestre S Herrera School is a shrinking 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 20% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▲ 41% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 25% in Arizona - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
59.5%
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
$16,785
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.9%
African American 8.0%
White 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Two or More 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, Silvestre S Herrera School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Phoenix Elementary District (4256) reports $16,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Silvestre S Herrera School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenilworth Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Augustus H. Shaw Montessori | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whittier Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maie Bartlett Heard School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silvestre S Herrera School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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1,031 students
Westwind Elementary School
Standard public school
932 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Stetson Hills School
Standard public school
887 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Union Park School
Standard public school
873 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fireside Elementary School
Standard public school
693 students 15.1:1 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 (~449 students)
Frequently asked questions about Silvestre S Herrera School
How many students attend Silvestre S Herrera School?
Silvestre S Herrera School has 449 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 517 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silvestre S Herrera School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silvestre S Herrera School is 13.6:1, which is 20% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 13% 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 Silvestre S Herrera School?
67.9% of students at Silvestre S Herrera School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silvestre S Herrera School?
The largest demographic group at Silvestre S Herrera School is Hispanic or Latino at 86.9% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silvestre S Herrera School?
Silvestre S Herrera School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Silvestre S Herrera School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Silvestre S Herrera School ranks #42 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 Phoenix Elementary District (4256)?
Besides Silvestre S Herrera School, Phoenix Elementary District (4256) also operates Kenilworth Elementary School (488 students), Augustus H. Shaw Montessori (476 students), and Whittier Elementary School (453 students). See the Phoenix Elementary District (4256) district page for the complete list.