Enrollment
138
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Valencia Newcomer School
Federal NCES profile for Valencia Newcomer School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040060003599
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valencia Newcomer School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #9 of 13
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 70.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Valencia Newcomer School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valencia Newcomer School ranks #9 of 13 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Alhambra Elementary District (4280) · Arizona
NCES ID 040060003599 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.6%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valencia Newcomer School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valencia Newcomer School
Valencia Newcomer School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 138 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 138 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 82 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #71, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and Asian (15%) (diversity index 55/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 36.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Phoenix's public schools, it stands alongside Pan-American Charter School (1,221 students): Valencia Newcomer School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Alhambra Elementary District (4280) also operates Granada Elementary School-West Campus (905 students) and Barcelona Elementary School (847 students) alongside Valencia Newcomer School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Valencia Newcomer School compares
Valencia Newcomer School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.6% | ▲ 46% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 39% in Arizona - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
63.8%
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
$11,648
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.8%
Asian 14.5%
African American 13.8%
White 8.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Valencia Newcomer School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alhambra Elementary District (4280), which includes Valencia Newcomer School.
$11,648
Per student
-11%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.7%
State 42.7%
Federal 36.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Valencia Newcomer School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granada Elementary School-West Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barcelona Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Catalina Ventura School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alhambra Traditional School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sevilla Elementary School-East Campus | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valencia Newcomer School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 905
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~138 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Valencia Newcomer School
How many students attend Valencia Newcomer School?
Valencia Newcomer School has 138 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valencia Newcomer School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valencia Newcomer School is 15.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 3% 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 Valencia Newcomer School?
70.6% of students at Valencia Newcomer School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valencia Newcomer School?
The largest demographic group at Valencia Newcomer School is Hispanic or Latino at 63.8% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valencia Newcomer School?
Valencia Newcomer School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Valencia Newcomer School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Valencia Newcomer School ranks #9 of 13 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.
Is Valencia Newcomer School a good school?
Valencia Newcomer School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Alhambra Elementary District (4280)?
Besides Valencia Newcomer School, Alhambra Elementary District (4280) also operates Granada Elementary School-West Campus (905 students), Barcelona Elementary School (847 students), and Catalina Ventura School (842 students). See the Alhambra Elementary District (4280) district page for the complete list.
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