- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · El Mirage, AZ
Thompson Ranch Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Thompson Ranch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040269002402
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thompson Ranch Elementary earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #1 of 5
- schools in El Mirage · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 64.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Thompson Ranch Elementary has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thompson Ranch Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in El Mirage, AZ.
School address
District: Dysart Unified District (4243) · Arizona
NCES ID 040269002402 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Thompson Ranch Elementary held near 726 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 040269002402 · El Mirage, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
759 enr · 18.1:1 · 64.9% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Vista High School (2,334 students)
Thompson Ranch Elementary held near 726 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Thompson Ranch Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Vista H
Valley Vista High School
2,334 students
- Shadow Ridge H
Shadow Ridge High School
2,212 students
- Willow Canyon
Willow Canyon High School
1,901 students
- Dysart High Sc
Dysart High School
1,471 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View
1,045 students
- This school 759
Thompson Ranch Elementary
759 students
What this shows Thompson Ranch Elementary reports 759 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thompson Ranch Elementary compares
Thompson Ranch Elementary 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 6% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▲ 34% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 759 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
759
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Arizona - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
1.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,550
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
40
in-school suspensions + 147 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.8%
African American 14.8%
White 12.1%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Thompson Ranch Elementary is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dysart Unified District (4243) reports $10,550 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thompson Ranch Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Vista High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shadow Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willow Canyon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dysart High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thompson Ranch Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,212
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,901
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,471
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~759 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Thompson Ranch Elementary
How many students attend Thompson Ranch Elementary?
Thompson Ranch Elementary has 759 students enrolled. It is a public school in El Mirage, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 716 (2022-23) → 726 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thompson Ranch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Thompson Ranch Elementary is 18.1:1, 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 Thompson Ranch Elementary?
64.9% of students at Thompson Ranch Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thompson Ranch Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Thompson Ranch Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 66.8% of enrollment, in El Mirage, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thompson Ranch Elementary?
Thompson Ranch Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher 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 Thompson Ranch Elementary rank among schools in El Mirage?
By Resource Investment Index, Thompson Ranch Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in El Mirage, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in El Mirage on the city page.
What other schools are in Dysart Unified District (4243)?
Besides Thompson Ranch Elementary, Dysart Unified District (4243) also operates Valley Vista High School (2,334 students), Shadow Ridge High School (2,212 students), and Willow Canyon High School (1,901 students). See the Dysart Unified District (4243) district page for the complete list.