- Enrollment
- 2,823
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Sunset Ridge School
Federal NCES profile for Sunset Ridge School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040775003099
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset Ridge School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #61 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 16.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset Ridge School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Ridge School ranks #61 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Deer Valley Unified District (4246) · Arizona
NCES ID 040775003099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Sunset Ridge School held near 590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 040775003099 · Phoenix, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
563 enr · 15.6:1 · 16.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain Ridge High School (2,823 students)
Sunset Ridge School held near 590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Sunset Ridge School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain Ridge
Mountain Ridge High School
2,823 students
- Sandra Day O'c
Sandra Day O'connor High School
2,658 students
- Boulder Creek
Boulder Creek High School
2,221 students
- Deer Valley Hi
Deer Valley High School
1,707 students
- Barry Goldwate
Barry Goldwater High School
1,602 students
- This school 563
Sunset Ridge School
563 students
What this shows Sunset Ridge School reports 563 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset Ridge School compares
Sunset Ridge 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.0% | ▼ 67% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in Arizona - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.9%
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
$10,940
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Sunset Ridge School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Deer Valley Unified District (4246) reports $10,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunset Ridge School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandra Day O'connor High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boulder Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deer Valley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barry Goldwater High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset Ridge School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,658
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,221
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,707
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,602
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pan-American Charter School
Standard public school
1,221 students
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Standard public school
1,031 students
Westwind Elementary School
Standard public school
932 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Stetson Hills School
Standard public school
887 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Union Park School
Standard public school
873 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fireside Elementary School
Standard public school
693 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~563 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunset Ridge School
How many students attend Sunset Ridge School?
Sunset Ridge School has 563 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 620 (2022-23) → 590 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Ridge School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Ridge School is 15.6:1, which is 8% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 1% 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 Sunset Ridge School?
16.0% of students at Sunset Ridge School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset Ridge School?
The largest demographic group at Sunset Ridge School is White at 68.7% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset Ridge School?
Sunset Ridge School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Ridge School ranks #61 of 179 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 schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Deer Valley Unified District (4246)?
Besides Sunset Ridge School, Deer Valley Unified District (4246) also operates Mountain Ridge High School (2,823 students), Sandra Day O'connor High School (2,658 students), and Boulder Creek High School (2,221 students). See the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) district page for the complete list.