- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 46.3:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ajo, AZ
Ajo Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ajo Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040052000003
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ajo Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 258
- students enrolled
Ajo Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Ajo Unified District (4409) · Arizona
NCES ID 040052000003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Ajo Elementary School held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 040052000003 · Ajo, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
258 enr · 17.2:1 · 59.0% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Ajo High School (139 students)
Ajo Elementary School held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Ajo Elementary School compares
Ajo 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▲ 22% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Arizona - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.0%
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
$11,593
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
61
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.1%
White 11.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.5%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Ajo Elementary School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Ajo Unified District (4409) reports $11,593 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ajo Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajo High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ajo Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~258 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ajo Elementary School
How many students attend Ajo Elementary School?
Ajo Elementary School has 258 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ajo, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ajo Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ajo Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ajo Elementary School?
59.0% of students at Ajo Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ajo Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ajo Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.1% of enrollment, in Ajo, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ajo Elementary School?
Ajo Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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).
What other schools are in Ajo Unified District (4409)?
Besides Ajo Elementary School, Ajo Unified District (4409) also operates Ajo High School (139 students). See the Ajo Unified District (4409) district page for the complete list.