- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
William T Machan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for William T Machan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040243000181
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William T Machan Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #139 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 84.9%
- free-lunch eligible
William T Machan Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William T Machan Elementary School ranks #139 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Creighton Elementary District (4263) · Arizona
NCES ID 040243000181 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-85 students YoY
William T Machan Elementary School shrank from 595 students in 2022-23 to 510 in 2023-24 (-14.3%).
Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-85 students YoY 040243000181 · Phoenix, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
540 enr · 16.4:1 · 84.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Papago School (757 students)
William T Machan Elementary School shrank from 595 students in 2022-23 to 510 in 2023-24 (-14.3%). Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
William T Machan Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Papago School
Papago School
757 students
- Monte Vista El
Monte Vista Elementary School
703 students
- Loma Linda Ele
Loma Linda Elementary School
605 students
- Gateway School
Gateway School
577 students
- This school
William T Machan Elementary School
540 students
- Biltmore Prepa
Biltmore Preparatory Academy
537 students
What this shows William T Machan Elementary School reports 540 students on the CCD universe file.
How William T Machan Elementary School compares
William T Machan 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.9% | ▲ 76% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 540 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
540
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Arizona - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.2%
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
$13,023
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
6
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.7%
White 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
African American 1.3%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.6, William T Machan Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Creighton Elementary District (4263) reports $13,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William T Machan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papago School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loma Linda Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Biltmore Preparatory Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William T Machan Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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Stetson Hills School
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Union Park School
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Fireside Elementary School
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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 (~540 students)
Frequently asked questions about William T Machan Elementary School
How many students attend William T Machan Elementary School?
William T Machan Elementary School has 540 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 595 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), down 85.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William T Machan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William T Machan Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 4% higher 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 William T Machan Elementary School?
84.9% of students at William T Machan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William T Machan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at William T Machan Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 91.7% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William T Machan Elementary School?
William T Machan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 William T Machan Elementary School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, William T Machan Elementary School ranks #139 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 Creighton Elementary District (4263)?
Besides William T Machan Elementary School, Creighton Elementary District (4263) also operates Papago School (757 students), Monte Vista Elementary School (703 students), and Loma Linda Elementary School (605 students). See the Creighton Elementary District (4263) district page for the complete list.