- Enrollment
- 2,510
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Peoria, AZ
Sun Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sun Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040625001425
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sun Valley Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #16 of 29
- schools in Peoria · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sun Valley Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sun Valley Elementary School ranks #16 of 29 schools in Peoria, AZ.
School address
District: Peoria Unified School District (4237) · Arizona
NCES ID 040625001425 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Sun Valley Elementary School shrank from 806 students in 2022-23 to 754 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 39.2 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 040625001425 · Peoria, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
720 enr · 18.5:1 · 54.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty High School (2,510 students)
Sun Valley Elementary School shrank from 806 students in 2022-23 to 754 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE added 39.2 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Sun Valley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
2,510 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High School
2,026 students
- Sunrise Mounta
Sunrise Mountain High School
1,896 students
- Ironwood High
Ironwood High School
1,804 students
- Raymond S. Kel
Raymond S. Kellis
1,691 students
- This school 720
Sun Valley Elementary School
720 students
What this shows Sun Valley Elementary School reports 720 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sun Valley Elementary School compares
Sun Valley 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▲ 12% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 720 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
720
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 66% in Arizona - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
65.8%
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
$10,026
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.8%
White 24.9%
African American 9.3%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Sun Valley Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Peoria Unified School District (4237) reports $10,026 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sun Valley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ironwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raymond S. Kellis | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sun Valley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,896
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,804
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Peoria
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 (~720 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sun Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Sun Valley Elementary School?
Sun Valley Elementary School has 720 students enrolled. It is a public school in Peoria, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 806 (2022-23) → 754 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sun Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sun Valley Elementary School is 18.5:1, which is 9% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sun Valley Elementary School?
54.0% of students at Sun Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sun Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sun Valley Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.8% of enrollment, in Peoria, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sun Valley Elementary School?
Sun Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sun Valley Elementary School rank among schools in Peoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Sun Valley Elementary School ranks #16 of 29 schools in Peoria, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Peoria on the city page.
What other schools are in Peoria Unified School District (4237)?
Besides Sun Valley Elementary School, Peoria Unified School District (4237) also operates Liberty High School (2,510 students), Centennial High School (2,026 students), and Sunrise Mountain High School (1,896 students). See the Peoria Unified School District (4237) district page for the complete list.