- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Verrado Elementary School grew from 867 students in 2022-23 to 911 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 040438002782 · Buckeye, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
847 enr · 21.7:1 · 15.0% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Belen Soto Elementary School (1,123 students)
Verrado Elementary School grew from 867 students in 2022-23 to 911 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Verrado Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belen Soto Ele
Belen Soto Elementary School
1,123 students
- Verrado Herita
Verrado Heritage Elementary School
1,014 students
- Western Sky Mi
Western Sky Middle School
952 students
- This school
Verrado Elementary School
847 students
- Wigwam Creek M
Wigwam Creek Middle School
782 students
- Verrado Middle
Verrado Middle School
731 students
What this shows Verrado Elementary School reports 847 students on the CCD universe file.
How Verrado Elementary School compares
Verrado 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 | 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 methodology
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
$9,992
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
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.
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
District finance for Litchfield Elementary District (4281) reports $9,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,014
- 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
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 (~847 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 867 (2022-23) → 911 (2023-24), up 44.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.