- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
William R Sullivan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for William R Sullivan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 7/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040540000447
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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
William R Sullivan Elementary School earns 7/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #178 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 7
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.8:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
William R Sullivan Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William R Sullivan Elementary School ranks #178 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Murphy Elementary District (4265) · Arizona
NCES ID 040540000447 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
William R Sullivan Elementary School held near 536 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 040540000447 · Phoenix, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
568 enr · 25.8:1 · 81.9% lunch · RII 7
Nearest enrollment peer: Jack L Kuban Elementary School (472 students)
William R Sullivan Elementary School held near 536 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
William R Sullivan Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
William R Sullivan Elementary School
568 students
- Jack L Kuban E
Jack L Kuban Elementary School
472 students
- Arthur M Hamil
Arthur M Hamilton School
229 students
What this shows William R Sullivan Elementary School reports 568 students on the CCD universe file.
How William R Sullivan Elementary School compares
William R Sullivan 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 | 25.8:1 | ▲ 52% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 70% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 95% in Arizona - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
70.1%
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
$12,466
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 568 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.2%
African American 2.1%
White 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.3, William R Sullivan Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Murphy Elementary District (4265) reports $12,466 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William R Sullivan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack L Kuban Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arthur M Hamilton School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William R Sullivan Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Westwind Elementary School
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932 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Stetson Hills School
Standard public school
887 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Union Park School
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873 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fireside Elementary School
Standard public school
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 (~568 students)
Frequently asked questions about William R Sullivan Elementary School
How many students attend William R Sullivan Elementary School?
William R Sullivan Elementary School has 568 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 536 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William R Sullivan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William R Sullivan Elementary School is 25.8:1, which is 52% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William R Sullivan Elementary School?
81.9% of students at William R Sullivan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William R Sullivan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at William R Sullivan Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 95.2% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William R Sullivan Elementary School?
William R Sullivan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 7/100 (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 William R Sullivan Elementary School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, William R Sullivan Elementary School ranks #178 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 Murphy Elementary District (4265)?
Besides William R Sullivan Elementary School, Murphy Elementary District (4265) also operates Jack L Kuban Elementary School (472 students) and Arthur M Hamilton School (229 students). See the Murphy Elementary District (4265) district page for the complete list.