- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Tan Valley, AZ
Walker Butte K-8
Federal NCES profile for Walker Butte K-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040292002210
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walker Butte K-8 earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #3 of 9
- schools in San Tan Valley · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 45.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Walker Butte K-8 has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walker Butte K-8 ranks #3 of 9 schools in San Tan Valley, AZ.
School address
District: Florence Unified School District (4437) · Arizona
NCES ID 040292002210 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Walker Butte K-8 shrank from 813 students in 2022-23 to 764 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.3 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 040292002210 · San Tan Valley, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
718 enr · 15.6:1 · 45.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Poston Butte High School (1,310 students)
Walker Butte K-8 shrank from 813 students in 2022-23 to 764 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 46.3 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Walker Butte K-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Poston Butte H
Poston Butte High School
1,310 students
- Florence High
Florence High School
857 students
- Florence K-8
Florence K-8
805 students
- San Tan Foothi
San Tan Foothills High School
793 students
- Circle Cross K
Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy
728 students
- This school
Walker Butte K-8
718 students
What this shows Walker Butte K-8 reports 718 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walker Butte K-8 compares
Walker Butte K-8 is a shrinking 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.9% | ▼ 5% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 718 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
718
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in Arizona - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.3%
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
$10,483
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
14
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.1%
Hispanic or Latino 39.4%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Walker Butte K-8 is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Florence Unified School District (4437) reports $10,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walker Butte K-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poston Butte High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Florence High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Florence K-8 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Tan Foothills High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walker Butte K-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in San Tan Valley
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12
Standard public school
2,084 students
Poston Butte High School
Standard public school
1,310 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Combs High School
Standard public school
1,182 students 20:1 students per teacher
San Tan Heights Elementary
Standard public school
669 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Skyline Ranch Elementary School
Standard public school
583 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Copper Basin
Standard public school
557 students 15.1:1 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 (~718 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walker Butte K-8
How many students attend Walker Butte K-8?
Walker Butte K-8 has 718 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Tan Valley, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 813 (2022-23) → 764 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walker Butte K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Walker Butte K-8 is 15.6:1, which is 8% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 1% 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 Walker Butte K-8?
45.9% of students at Walker Butte K-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walker Butte K-8?
The largest demographic group at Walker Butte K-8 is White at 42.1% of enrollment, in San Tan Valley, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walker Butte K-8?
Walker Butte K-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Walker Butte K-8 rank among schools in San Tan Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Walker Butte K-8 ranks #3 of 9 schools in San Tan Valley, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Tan Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Florence Unified School District (4437)?
Besides Walker Butte K-8, Florence Unified School District (4437) also operates Poston Butte High School (1,310 students), Florence High School (857 students), and Florence K-8 (805 students). See the Florence Unified School District (4437) district page for the complete list.