- Enrollment
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School
Federal NCES profile for Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040168000104
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 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
Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #112 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 56.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School ranks #112 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Cartwright Elementary District (4282) · Arizona
NCES ID 040168000104 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School held near 713 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 040168000104 · Phoenix, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
703 enr · 16.7:1 · 56.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Frank Borman School (960 students)
Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School held near 713 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Frank Borman S
Frank Borman School
960 students
- Charles W. Har
Charles W. Harris School
875 students
- Peralta School
Peralta School
817 students
- Manuel Pena Jr
Manuel Pena Jr. School
806 students
- Sunset School
Sunset School
739 students
- This school
Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School
703 students
What this shows Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School reports 703 students on the CCD universe file.
How Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School compares
Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.0% | ▲ 16% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 703 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
703
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Arizona - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.9%
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
$11,949
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 703 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.0%
African American 2.0%
White 1.6%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.6, Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cartwright Elementary District (4282) reports $11,949 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Borman School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles W. Harris School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peralta School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manuel Pena Jr. School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Phoenix
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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 (~703 students)
Frequently asked questions about Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School
How many students attend Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School?
Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School has 703 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 709 (2022-23) → 713 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School is 16.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 6% higher 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 Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School?
56.0% of students at Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School?
The largest demographic group at Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School is Hispanic or Latino at 94.0% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School?
Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School 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 Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School ranks #112 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 Cartwright Elementary District (4282)?
Besides Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School, Cartwright Elementary District (4282) also operates Frank Borman School (960 students), Charles W. Harris School (875 students), and Peralta School (817 students). See the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) district page for the complete list.