- Enrollment
- 2,510
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glendale, AZ
Sunflower School
Federal NCES profile for Sunflower School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040625003447
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunflower School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Arizona schools.
- #4 of 46
- schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 56.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunflower School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunflower School ranks #4 of 46 schools in Glendale, AZ.
School address
District: Peoria Unified School District (4237) · Arizona
NCES ID 040625003447 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Sunflower School shrank from 25 students in 2022-23 to 21 in 2023-24 (-16.0%).
Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 040625003447 · Glendale, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
21 enr · 7:1 · 56.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty High School (2,510 students)
Sunflower School shrank from 25 students in 2022-23 to 21 in 2023-24 (-16.0%). Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Sunflower 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 21
Sunflower School
21 students
What this shows Sunflower School reports 21 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunflower School compares
Sunflower 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 | 7:1 | ▼ 59% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.0% | ▲ 16% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 21 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
21
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
7:1
students per teacher
- 59% below state mean
Top 4% in Arizona - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.6%
White 33.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.5%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 4.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Sunflower School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
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 Sunflower 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ironwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Raymond S. Kellis | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunflower 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 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 (~21 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunflower School
How many students attend Sunflower School?
Sunflower School has 21 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Glendale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 25 (2022-23) → 21 (2023-24), down 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunflower School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunflower School is 7:1, which is 59% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 55% lower 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 Sunflower School?
56.0% of students at Sunflower School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunflower School?
The largest demographic group at Sunflower School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment, in Glendale, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunflower School?
Sunflower School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Sunflower School rank among schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunflower School ranks #4 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 Peoria Unified School District (4237)?
Besides Sunflower 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.