Enrollment
847
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buckeye, AZ
Verrado Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Verrado Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040438002782
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Verrado Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Arizona schools.
- #10 of 12
- schools in Buckeye · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 15.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Verrado Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Verrado Elementary School ranks #10 of 12 schools in Buckeye, AZ.
School address
District: Litchfield Elementary District (4281) · Arizona
NCES ID 040438002782 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Verrado Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Verrado Elementary School
Verrado Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Buckeye, Arizona, enrolling 847 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.0% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Arizona average.
Enrollment of 847 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 221 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #204, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Litchfield Elementary District (4281) spends $8,750 per pupil, 33% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Buckeye's public schools, it stands alongside Verrado Heritage Elementary School (1,014 students): Verrado Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.7:1 vs 24.1:1).
Litchfield Elementary District (4281) also operates Belen Soto Elementary School (1,123 students) and Verrado Heritage Elementary School (1,014 students) alongside Verrado Elementary 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 Verrado Elementary School compares
Verrado Elementary 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 28% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.0% | ▼ 69% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 847 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
847
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 85% in Arizona - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.7%
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
$8,750
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
13
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 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
White 49.5%
Hispanic or Latino 35.9%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 5.4%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Verrado Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Litchfield Elementary District (4281), which includes Verrado Elementary School.
$8,750
Per student
-33%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 50.0%
Federal 13.2%
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 Verrado Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belen Soto Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Verrado Heritage Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Sky Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wigwam Creek Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Verrado Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Verrado Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Buckeye
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Verrado Heritage Elementary School
Standard public school
1,014 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Blue Horizons Elementary School
Standard public school
976 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Marionneaux Elementary School
Standard public school
697 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Desert Sunset Elementary School
Standard public school
648 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10
Standard public school
602 students
Festival Foothills Elementary School
Standard public school
262 students 16.4:1 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 (~847 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Verrado Elementary School
How many students attend Verrado Elementary School?
Verrado Elementary School has 847 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buckeye, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Verrado Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Verrado Elementary School is 21.7:1, which is 28% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Verrado Elementary School?
15.0% of students at Verrado Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Verrado Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Verrado Elementary School is White at 49.5% of enrollment, in Buckeye, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Verrado Elementary School?
Verrado Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Verrado Elementary School rank among schools in Buckeye?
By Resource Investment Index, Verrado Elementary School ranks #10 of 12 schools in Buckeye, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Buckeye on the city page.
Is Verrado Elementary School a good school?
Verrado Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Arizona schools. 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 Litchfield Elementary District (4281)?
Besides Verrado Elementary School, Litchfield Elementary District (4281) also operates Belen Soto Elementary School (1,123 students), Verrado Heritage Elementary School (1,014 students), and Western Sky Middle School (952 students). See the Litchfield Elementary District (4281) district page for the complete list.
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