- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glendale, AZ
Sunset Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sunset Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040621002385
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset Ridge Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Arizona schools.
- #7 of 46
- schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.6:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset Ridge Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Ridge Elementary School ranks #7 of 46 schools in Glendale, AZ.
School address
District: Pendergast Elementary District (4283) · Arizona
NCES ID 040621002385 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Sunset Ridge Elementary School grew from 546 students in 2022-23 to 600 in 2023-24 (+9.9%).
Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 040621002385 · Glendale, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
611 enr · 22.6:1 · 44.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden Lakes Elementary School (941 students)
Sunset Ridge Elementary School grew from 546 students in 2022-23 to 600 in 2023-24 (+9.9%). Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Sunset Ridge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garden Lakes E
Garden Lakes Elementary School
941 students
- Westwind Eleme
Westwind Elementary School
932 students
- Copper King El
Copper King Elementary
738 students
- Desert Horizon
Desert Horizon Elementary School
690 students
- Desert Mirage
Desert Mirage Elementary School
675 students
- This school
Sunset Ridge Elementary School
611 students
What this shows Sunset Ridge Elementary School reports 611 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset Ridge Elementary School compares
Sunset Ridge Elementary School is a growing 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 33% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▼ 9% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 611 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
611
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 88% in Arizona - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
1.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,225
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 611 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.6%
African American 10.5%
White 8.2%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Sunset Ridge Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pendergast Elementary District (4283) reports $10,225 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunset Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Lakes Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westwind Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Copper King Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desert Horizon Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desert Mirage Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset Ridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~611 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunset Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Sunset Ridge Elementary School?
Sunset Ridge Elementary School has 611 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glendale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 546 (2022-23) → 600 (2023-24), up 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Ridge Elementary School is 22.6:1, which is 33% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunset Ridge Elementary School?
44.0% of students at Sunset Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sunset Ridge Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.6% of enrollment, in Glendale, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset Ridge Elementary School?
Sunset Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sunset Ridge Elementary School rank among schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Ridge Elementary School ranks #7 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 Pendergast Elementary District (4283)?
Besides Sunset Ridge Elementary School, Pendergast Elementary District (4283) also operates Garden Lakes Elementary School (941 students), Westwind Elementary School (932 students), and Copper King Elementary (738 students). See the Pendergast Elementary District (4283) district page for the complete list.