Enrollment
815
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westar Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westar Elementary School
Westar Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Goodyear, Arizona, enrolling 815 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.0% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Arizona average.
Enrollment of 815 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 219 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #178, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 815 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Liberty Elementary District (4266) spends $8,165 per pupil, 38% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Goodyear's public schools, it stands alongside Belen Soto Elementary School (1,123 students): Westar Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.4:1 vs 25.5:1).
Liberty Elementary District (4266) also operates Blue Horizons Elementary School (976 students) and Las Brisas Academy (663 students) alongside Westar Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Westar Elementary School compares
Westar Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,165
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Liberty Elementary District (4266), which includes Westar Elementary School.
$8,165
Per student
-38%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-51%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.1%
State 61.6%
Federal 10.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~815 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Westar Elementary School a good school?
Westar Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Arizona schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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