- Enrollment
- 979
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Sunnyslope Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sunnyslope Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040906000944
👥 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
Sunnyslope Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #27 of 116
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 84.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunnyslope Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnyslope Elementary School ranks #27 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Washington Elementary School District (4260) · Arizona
NCES ID 040906000944 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Sunnyslope Elementary School held near 678 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 040906000944 · Phoenix, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
684 enr · 18:1 · 84.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Lookout Mountain School (979 students)
Sunnyslope Elementary School held near 678 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Sunnyslope Elementary 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
Sunnyslope Elementary School
684 students
What this shows Sunnyslope Elementary School reports 684 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunnyslope Elementary School compares
Sunnyslope Elementary 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 6% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.9% | ▲ 76% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 684 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
684
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 63% in Arizona - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.0%
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
78
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.8%
White 7.7%
African American 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.1, Sunnyslope Elementary School is less 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 Sunnyslope Elementary 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Acacia Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orangewood School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palo Verde Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunnyslope Elementary 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
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Catalina Ventura School
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Inspiration Mountain School
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Alhambra Traditional School
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Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
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Nationwide elementary 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 (~684 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunnyslope Elementary School
How many students attend Sunnyslope Elementary School?
Sunnyslope Elementary School has 684 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 688 (2022-23) → 678 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunnyslope Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunnyslope Elementary School is 18:1, which is 6% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunnyslope Elementary School?
84.9% of students at Sunnyslope Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunnyslope Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sunnyslope Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 77.8% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunnyslope Elementary School?
Sunnyslope Elementary 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 Sunnyslope Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnyslope Elementary School ranks #27 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington Elementary School District (4260)?
Besides Sunnyslope Elementary 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.