- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glendale, AZ
Sonoran Sky Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sonoran Sky Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040621002136
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sonoran Sky Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Arizona schools.
- #44 of 46
- schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 53.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sonoran Sky Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sonoran Sky Elementary School ranks #44 of 46 schools in Glendale, AZ.
School address
District: Pendergast Elementary District (4283) · Arizona
NCES ID 040621002136 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Sonoran Sky Elementary School shrank from 555 students in 2022-23 to 495 in 2023-24 (-10.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 040621002136 · Glendale, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
537 enr · 19.2:1 · 53.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden Lakes Elementary School (941 students)
Sonoran Sky Elementary School shrank from 555 students in 2022-23 to 495 in 2023-24 (-10.8%). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Sonoran Sky Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garden Lakes E
Garden Lakes Elementary School
941 students
- Westwind Eleme
Westwind Elementary School
932 students
- Copper King El
Copper King Elementary
738 students
- Desert Horizon
Desert Horizon Elementary School
690 students
- Desert Mirage
Desert Mirage Elementary School
675 students
- This school
Sonoran Sky Elementary School
537 students
What this shows Sonoran Sky Elementary School reports 537 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sonoran Sky Elementary School compares
Sonoran Sky Elementary 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.0% | ▲ 10% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 71% in Arizona - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
60.5%
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
$10,225
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 537 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.6%
African American 14.5%
White 9.7%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Sonoran Sky Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pendergast Elementary District (4283) reports $10,225 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sonoran Sky Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Lakes Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwind Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Copper King Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Horizon Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Mirage Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sonoran Sky Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Glendale
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~537 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sonoran Sky Elementary School
How many students attend Sonoran Sky Elementary School?
Sonoran Sky Elementary School has 537 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glendale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 555 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sonoran Sky Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sonoran Sky Elementary School is 19.2:1, which is 13% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sonoran Sky Elementary School?
53.0% of students at Sonoran Sky Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sonoran Sky Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sonoran Sky Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.6% of enrollment, in Glendale, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sonoran Sky Elementary School?
Sonoran Sky Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Sonoran Sky Elementary School rank among schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Sonoran Sky Elementary School ranks #44 of 46 schools in Glendale, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Glendale on the city page.
What other schools are in Pendergast Elementary District (4283)?
Besides Sonoran Sky Elementary School, Pendergast Elementary District (4283) also operates Garden Lakes Elementary School (941 students), Westwind Elementary School (932 students), and Copper King Elementary (738 students). See the Pendergast Elementary District (4283) district page for the complete list.