- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buckeye, AZ
Verrado Heritage Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Verrado Heritage Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040438003478
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Verrado Heritage Elementary School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Arizona schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Buckeye · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.1:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 18.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Verrado Heritage Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Verrado Heritage Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Buckeye, AZ.
School address
District: Litchfield Elementary District (4281) · Arizona
NCES ID 040438003478 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Verrado Heritage Elementary School held near 999 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 42.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 040438003478 · Buckeye, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
1,014 enr · 24.1:1 · 18.0% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Belen Soto Elementary School (1,123 students)
Verrado Heritage Elementary School held near 999 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE held 42.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Verrado Heritage 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
- This school
Verrado Heritage Elementary School
1,014 students
- Western Sky Mi
Western Sky Middle School
952 students
- Verrado Elemen
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 Heritage Elementary School reports 1,014 students on the CCD universe file.
How Verrado Heritage Elementary School compares
Verrado Heritage Elementary 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 | 24.1:1 | ▲ 42% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.0% | ▼ 63% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,014 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,014
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 92% in Arizona - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
38.0%
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
33
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.9%
Hispanic or Latino 42.1%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 5.3%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Verrado Heritage 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 Heritage Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belen Soto Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Sky Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Verrado Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wigwam Creek Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Verrado Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Verrado Heritage Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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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 (~1,014 students)
Frequently asked questions about Verrado Heritage Elementary School
How many students attend Verrado Heritage Elementary School?
Verrado Heritage Elementary School has 1,014 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buckeye, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,017 (2022-23) → 999 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Verrado Heritage Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Verrado Heritage Elementary School is 24.1:1, which is 42% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Verrado Heritage Elementary School?
18.0% of students at Verrado Heritage Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Verrado Heritage Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Verrado Heritage Elementary School is White at 42.9% of enrollment, in Buckeye, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Verrado Heritage Elementary School?
Verrado Heritage Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Heritage Elementary School rank among schools in Buckeye?
By Resource Investment Index, Verrado Heritage Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 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 Heritage Elementary School, Litchfield Elementary District (4281) also operates Belen Soto Elementary School (1,123 students), Western Sky Middle School (952 students), and Verrado Elementary School (847 students). See the Litchfield Elementary District (4281) district page for the complete list.