Enrollment
855
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040138002836
Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School — Buckeye, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 25/100.
👥 Class size 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 11
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Buckeye Elementary District (4269) · Arizona
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.5:1
vs 17.7:1 Arizona avg
+33% 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
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School reports 855 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 32.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 33% above the Arizona state mean of 17.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 48% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 44.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 7% below the Arizona average and 13% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 428 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 35.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Buckeye Elementary District (4269) spends $12,710 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 29.0% from local sources (property taxes), 51.2% from the state, and 19.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.5:1 | ▲ 33% | 17.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.9% | ▼ 7% | 48.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 855 | top 87% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
23.5:1
students per teacher
— 33% above state mean
Top 91% in Arizona — lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
35.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,710
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 855 Top 87% in Arizona — larger than 13% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Students per teacher 23.5:1 +33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 44.9% -7% vs state
NCES ID 040138002836
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 428:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 35.7%
In-school suspensions 71
Out-of-school suspensions 42
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Buckeye Elementary District (4269), which includes Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School.
$12,710
Per student
-16%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
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- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
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- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
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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 other 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 23.5:1, which is 33% higher than the Arizona average of 17.7:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in BUCKEYE, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School?
Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.