Enrollment
466
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Solano School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Solano School
Solano School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 466 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 466 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 296 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #269, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 59/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 88.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Phoenix's public schools, it stands alongside Pan-American Charter School (1,221 students): Solano School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Osborn Elementary District (4262) also operates Encanto School (603 students) and Longview Elementary School (483 students) alongside Solano School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Solano School compares
Solano School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,098
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Osborn Elementary District (4262), which includes Solano School.
$12,098
Per student
-8%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.7%
State 26.4%
Federal 22.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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.
Pan-American Charter School
Standard public school
1,221 students
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Standard public school
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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~466 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Solano School a good school?
Solano School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Arizona schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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