- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Western Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Western Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040306003084
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Valley Elementary School earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Arizona schools.
- #174 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 57.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Western Valley Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Valley Elementary School ranks #174 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Fowler Elementary District (4273) · Arizona
NCES ID 040306003084 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Western Valley Elementary School shrank from 548 students in 2022-23 to 501 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 040306003084 · Phoenix, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
532 enr · 21.3:1 · 57.8% lunch · RII 11
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Maria Middle School (591 students)
Western Valley Elementary School shrank from 548 students in 2022-23 to 501 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Western Valley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Santa Maria Mi
Santa Maria Middle School
591 students
- Sun Canyon Sch
Sun Canyon School
563 students
- Western Valley
Western Valley Middle School
553 students
- This school
Western Valley Elementary School
532 students
- Tuscano Elemen
Tuscano Elementary School
532 students
- Sunridge Eleme
Sunridge Elementary School
504 students
What this shows Western Valley Elementary School reports 532 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western Valley Elementary School compares
Western Valley Elementary School 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 25% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.8% | ▲ 20% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 25% 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
57.1%
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
$10,609
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 532 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.8%
African American 8.5%
White 3.6%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.2, Western Valley Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Fowler Elementary District (4273) reports $10,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Western Valley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sun Canyon School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tuscano Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western Valley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
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Westwind Elementary School
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Stetson Hills School
Standard public school
887 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Union Park School
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Fireside Elementary School
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693 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 (~532 students)
Frequently asked questions about Western Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Western Valley Elementary School?
Western Valley Elementary School has 532 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 548 (2022-23) → 501 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Valley Elementary School is 21.3:1, which is 25% 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 Western Valley Elementary School?
57.8% of students at Western Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Western Valley Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 84.8% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Valley Elementary School?
Western Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (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 Western Valley Elementary School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Valley Elementary School ranks #174 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Fowler Elementary District (4273)?
Besides Western Valley Elementary School, Fowler Elementary District (4273) also operates Santa Maria Middle School (591 students), Sun Canyon School (563 students), and Western Valley Middle School (553 students). See the Fowler Elementary District (4273) district page for the complete list.