- Enrollment
- 2,823
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Peoria, AZ
West Wing School
Federal NCES profile for West Wing School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040775002486
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Wing School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Arizona schools.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in Peoria · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 6.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Wing School has class sizes larger than 71% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Wing School ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Peoria, AZ.
School address
District: Deer Valley Unified District (4246) · Arizona
NCES ID 040775002486 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
West Wing School held near 1,018 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.1 → 53.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 040775002486 · Peoria, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
963 enr · 19.3:1 · 6.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain Ridge High School (2,823 students)
West Wing School held near 1,018 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.1 → 53.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
West Wing School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain Ridge
Mountain Ridge High School
2,823 students
- Sandra Day O'c
Sandra Day O'connor High School
2,658 students
- Boulder Creek
Boulder Creek High School
2,221 students
- Deer Valley Hi
Deer Valley High School
1,707 students
- Barry Goldwate
Barry Goldwater High School
1,602 students
- This school 963
West Wing School
963 students
What this shows West Wing School reports 963 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Wing School compares
West Wing 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 14% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.9% | ▼ 86% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 963 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
963
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 71% in Arizona - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.1%
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
$10,940
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 2.9%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, West Wing School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Deer Valley Unified District (4246) reports $10,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Wing School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandra Day O'connor High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boulder Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deer Valley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barry Goldwater High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Wing School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,658
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,221
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,707
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,602
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~963 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Wing School
How many students attend West Wing School?
West Wing School has 963 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Peoria, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,042 (2022-23) → 1,018 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Wing School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Wing School is 19.3:1, which is 14% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Wing School?
6.9% of students at West Wing School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Wing School?
The largest demographic group at West Wing School is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Peoria, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Wing School?
West Wing School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Wing School rank among elementary schools in Peoria?
By Resource Investment Index, West Wing School ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Peoria, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Peoria on the city page.
What other schools are in Deer Valley Unified District (4246)?
Besides West Wing School, Deer Valley Unified District (4246) also operates Mountain Ridge High School (2,823 students), Sandra Day O'connor High School (2,658 students), and Boulder Creek High School (2,221 students). See the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) district page for the complete list.