- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Goodyear, AZ
Westar Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Westar Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040432002383
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westar Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Arizona schools.
- #7 of 13
- schools in Goodyear · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 14.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Westar Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westar Elementary School ranks #7 of 13 schools in Goodyear, AZ.
School address
District: Liberty Elementary District (4266) · Arizona
NCES ID 040432002383 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Westar Elementary School held near 791 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 040432002383 · Goodyear, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
815 enr · 21.4:1 · 14.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Blue Horizons Elementary School (976 students)
Westar Elementary School held near 791 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Westar Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blue Horizons
Blue Horizons Elementary School
976 students
- This school
Westar Elementary School
815 students
- Las Brisas Aca
Las Brisas Academy
663 students
- Rainbow Valley
Rainbow Valley Elementary School
583 students
- Freedom Elemen
Freedom Elementary School
574 students
- Estrella Mount
Estrella Mountain Elementary School
525 students
What this shows Westar Elementary School reports 815 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westar Elementary School compares
Westar 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 26% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.0% | ▼ 71% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 815 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
815
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 83% in Arizona - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.6%
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
$9,201
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 815 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.7%
Hispanic or Latino 31.8%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 5.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Westar Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Liberty Elementary District (4266) reports $9,201 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westar Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Horizons Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Las Brisas Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rainbow Valley Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Freedom Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Estrella Mountain Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westar Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar other schools in Goodyear
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~815 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westar Elementary School
How many students attend Westar Elementary School?
Westar Elementary School has 815 students enrolled. It is a public school in Goodyear, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 773 (2022-23) → 791 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westar Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westar Elementary School is 21.4:1, which is 26% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westar Elementary School?
14.0% of students at Westar Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westar Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Westar Elementary School is White at 53.7% of enrollment, in Goodyear, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westar Elementary School?
Westar Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Westar Elementary School rank among schools in Goodyear?
By Resource Investment Index, Westar Elementary School ranks #7 of 13 schools in Goodyear, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Goodyear on the city page.
What other schools are in Liberty Elementary District (4266)?
Besides Westar Elementary School, Liberty Elementary District (4266) also operates Blue Horizons Elementary School (976 students), Las Brisas Academy (663 students), and Rainbow Valley Elementary School (583 students). See the Liberty Elementary District (4266) district page for the complete list.