Enrollment
855
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buckeye, AZ
Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040138002836
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Arizona schools.
- #2 of 12
- schools in Buckeye · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.7:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 44.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School ranks #2 of 12 schools in Buckeye, AZ.
School address
District: Buckeye Elementary District (4269) · Arizona
NCES ID 040138002836 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.7:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+57% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School
Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Buckeye, Arizona, enrolling 855 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.7:1 is larger than about 96% of Arizona schools and 57% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 44.9% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 855 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 232 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #143.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (19%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 428 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Buckeye Elementary District (4269) spends $9,490 per pupil, 28% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Buckeye's public schools, it stands alongside Verrado Heritage Elementary School (1,014 students): Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.7:1 vs 24.1:1).
Buckeye Elementary District (4269) also operates Buckeye Elementary School (1,150 students) and John S Mccain Iii Elementary School (777 students) alongside Steven R. Jasinski Elementary 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 Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School compares
Steven R. Jasinski Elementary 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 | 26.7:1 | ▲ 57% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.9% | ▼ 7% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 855 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
855
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.7:1
students per teacher
- 57% above state mean
Top 96% in Arizona - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
35.7%
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
$9,490
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 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 64.4%
White 18.9%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Buckeye Elementary District (4269), which includes Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School.
$9,490
Per student
-28%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 51.2%
Federal 19.8%
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 Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John S Mccain Iii Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Inca Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bales Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marionneaux Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 30.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Buckeye
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Verrado Heritage Elementary School
Standard public school
1,014 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Blue Horizons Elementary School
Standard public school
976 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Marionneaux Elementary School
Standard public school
697 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Desert Sunset Elementary School
Standard public school
648 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10
Standard public school
602 students
Festival Foothills Elementary School
Standard public school
262 students 16.4:1 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 (~855 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School
How many students attend Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School?
Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School has 855 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buckeye, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School is 26.7:1, which is 57% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 70% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School?
44.9% of students at Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.4% of enrollment, in Buckeye, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School?
Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School rank among schools in Buckeye?
By Resource Investment Index, Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School ranks #2 of 12 schools in Buckeye, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Buckeye on the city page.
Is Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School a good school?
Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 Buckeye Elementary District (4269)?
Besides Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School, Buckeye Elementary District (4269) also operates Buckeye Elementary School (1,150 students), John S Mccain Iii Elementary School (777 students), and Inca Elementary School (735 students). See the Buckeye Elementary District (4269) district page for the complete list.
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