- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Litchfield Park, AZ
White Tanks Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for White Tanks Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040438002003
👥 S:T ratio 81
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Tanks Learning Center earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Arizona schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Litchfield Park · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 4.8:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
White Tanks Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 98% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White Tanks Learning Center ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Litchfield Park, AZ.
School address
District: Litchfield Elementary District (4281) · Arizona
NCES ID 040438002003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
White Tanks Learning Center grew from 16 students in 2022-23 to 17 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+1 students YoY 040438002003 · Litchfield Park, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
19 enr · 4.8:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Belen Soto Elementary School (1,123 students)
White Tanks Learning Center grew from 16 students in 2022-23 to 17 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
White Tanks Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belen Soto Ele
Belen Soto Elementary School
1,123 students
- Verrado Herita
Verrado Heritage Elementary School
1,014 students
- Western Sky Mi
Western Sky Middle School
952 students
- Verrado Elemen
Verrado Elementary School
847 students
- Wigwam Creek M
Wigwam Creek Middle School
782 students
- This school 19
White Tanks Learning Center
19 students
What this shows White Tanks Learning Center reports 19 students on the CCD universe file.
How White Tanks Learning Center compares
White Tanks Learning Center is a growing 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 | 4.8:1 | ▼ 72% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 4% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 19 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.8:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
19
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
4.8:1
students per teacher
- 72% below state mean
Top 2% in Arizona - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.9%
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
$9,992
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
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.9%
Hispanic or Latino 31.6%
African American 10.5%
Largest group: White at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, White Tanks Learning Center is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Litchfield Elementary District (4281) reports $9,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How White Tanks Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belen Soto Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Verrado Heritage Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Sky Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Verrado Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wigwam Creek Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Tanks Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in Litchfield Park
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~19 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about White Tanks Learning Center
How many students attend White Tanks Learning Center?
White Tanks Learning Center has 19 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Litchfield Park, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 16 (2022-23) → 17 (2023-24), up 1.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Tanks Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at White Tanks Learning Center is 4.8:1, which is 72% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 69% 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 White Tanks Learning Center?
50.0% of students at White Tanks Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Tanks Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at White Tanks Learning Center is White at 57.9% of enrollment, in Litchfield Park, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Tanks Learning Center?
White Tanks Learning Center 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 White Tanks Learning Center rank among elementary schools in Litchfield Park?
By Resource Investment Index, White Tanks Learning Center ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Litchfield Park, 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 Litchfield Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Litchfield Elementary District (4281)?
Besides White Tanks Learning Center, Litchfield Elementary District (4281) also operates Belen Soto Elementary School (1,123 students), Verrado Heritage Elementary School (1,014 students), and Western Sky Middle School (952 students). See the Litchfield Elementary District (4281) district page for the complete list.