Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary District (4486)

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Clarkdale, Arizona - 1 schools

An equity score of 21/100 ranks Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary District (4486) #351 of 437 districts in Arizona (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $9,665 per pupil, Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary District (4486) ranks #423 of 634 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending (Arizona districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

475
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$9,665
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary District (4486) operates 1 public schools serving 475 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Yavapai County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,665 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 634 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending. See how Arizona compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 35.7% local, 44.8% state, and 19.5% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 21/100, ranked #351 of 437 in Arizona against a state average of 38, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 459:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 16.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 60.1% White, 23.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School, enrolling 459 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School accounts for 96.6% of all Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary District (4486) student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary District (4486) a distant remainder — means Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary District (4486)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary District (4486) student-counselor ratio is 459:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary District (4486) chronic absenteeism rate is 16.1% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary District (4486) is typically wider than the Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary District (4486)-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

19.5%
Federal
44.8%
State
35.7%
Local

Funding Equity

21
Equity Score
351 / 437
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary District (4486).

White 60.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%
Multiracial 6.3%
Other 8.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

459:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
16.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary District (4486)

School Enrollment
Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School
459

How Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary District (4486) Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Arizona districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Pathfinder Charter School Foundation (79024) Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy Inc (91317) Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Archway Classical Academy Cicero (92314) Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Desert Star Academy (92302) Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Red Mesa Unified District (4159) Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary District (4486)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary District (4486)?

Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary District (4486) has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 475 students.

How much does Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary District (4486) spend per student?

Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary District (4486) spends $9,665 per student. The district has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #351 in Arizona.

What is the demographic composition of Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary District (4486)?

Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary District (4486) students are 60.1% White, 23.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary District (4486)?

Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary District (4486) has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #351 out of 437 districts in Arizona.