- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Solano School
Federal NCES profile for Solano School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040567000464
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Solano School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Arizona schools.
- #158 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 72.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Solano School has class sizes larger than 77% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Solano School ranks #158 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Osborn Elementary District (4262) · Arizona
NCES ID 040567000464 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Solano School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.8 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 040567000464 · Phoenix, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 20.3:1 · 72.9% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Encanto School (603 students)
Solano School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.8 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Solano School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Encanto School
Encanto School
603 students
- Longview Eleme
Longview Elementary School
483 students
- This school
Solano School
466 students
- Clarendon Scho
Clarendon School
420 students
- Osborn Middle
Osborn Middle School
418 students
- Montecito Comm 128
Montecito Community School
128 students
What this shows Solano School reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Solano School compares
Solano 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 19% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.9% | ▲ 51% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 77% in Arizona - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
88.8%
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
$13,458
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.0%
African American 23.4%
White 4.9%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.5%
Asian 3.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Solano School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Osborn Elementary District (4262) reports $13,458 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Solano School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encanto School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clarendon School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Osborn Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Montecito Community School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Solano School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~466 students)
Frequently asked questions about Solano School
How many students attend Solano School?
Solano School has 466 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Solano School?
The student-teacher ratio at Solano School is 20.3:1, which is 19% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Solano School?
72.9% of students at Solano School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Solano School?
The largest demographic group at Solano School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.0% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Solano School?
Solano School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 Solano School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Solano School ranks #158 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 Osborn Elementary District (4262)?
Besides Solano School, Osborn Elementary District (4262) also operates Encanto School (603 students), Longview Elementary School (483 students), and Clarendon School (420 students). See the Osborn Elementary District (4262) district page for the complete list.