- Enrollment
- 979
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glendale, AZ
Sunburst School
Federal NCES profile for Sunburst School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040906000942
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunburst School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #26 of 46
- schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 56.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunburst School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunburst School ranks #26 of 46 schools in Glendale, AZ.
School address
District: Washington Elementary School District (4260) · Arizona
NCES ID 040906000942 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Sunburst School held near 586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.8 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 040906000942 · Glendale, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
556 enr · 17.9:1 · 56.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Lookout Mountain School (979 students)
Sunburst School held near 586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.8 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Sunburst School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lookout Mounta
Lookout Mountain School
979 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary School
903 students
- Acacia Element
Acacia Elementary School
806 students
- Orangewood Sch
Orangewood School
797 students
- Palo Verde Mid
Palo Verde Middle School
797 students
- This school
Sunburst School
556 students
What this shows Sunburst School reports 556 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunburst School compares
Sunburst 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 5% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.9% | ▲ 18% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 62% in Arizona - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.7%
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
$12,008
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
25
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.2%
Hispanic or Latino 37.4%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Sunburst School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington Elementary School District (4260) reports $12,008 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunburst School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lookout Mountain School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Acacia Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orangewood School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palo Verde Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunburst School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~556 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunburst School
How many students attend Sunburst School?
Sunburst School has 556 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glendale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 559 (2022-23) → 586 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunburst School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunburst School is 17.9:1, which is 5% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunburst School?
56.9% of students at Sunburst School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunburst School?
The largest demographic group at Sunburst School is White at 41.2% of enrollment, in Glendale, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunburst School?
Sunburst School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Sunburst School rank among schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunburst School ranks #26 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 Washington Elementary School District (4260)?
Besides Sunburst School, Washington Elementary School District (4260) also operates Lookout Mountain School (979 students), Mountain View Elementary School (903 students), and Acacia Elementary School (806 students). See the Washington Elementary School District (4260) district page for the complete list.