Enrollment
716
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Camp Verde, AZ
Camp Verde Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Camp Verde Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040160000086
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Camp Verde Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Camp Verde · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 51.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Camp Verde Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Camp Verde Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Camp Verde, AZ.
School address
District: Camp Verde Unified District (4470) · Arizona
NCES ID 040160000086 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Camp Verde Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Camp Verde Elementary School
Camp Verde Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Camp Verde, Arizona, enrolling 716 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.0% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 716 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 310 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #182.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 716 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Camp Verde Unified District (4470) spends $9,402 per pupil, 28% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 223 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 716 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Camp Verde Unified District (4470) also operates Camp Verde High School (499 students) and Camp Verde Middle School (347 students) alongside Camp Verde Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Camp Verde Elementary School compares
Camp Verde Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 5% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.0% | ▲ 6% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 716 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
716
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 62% in Arizona - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.8%
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
$9,402
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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 716 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
156
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 49.0%
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 11.0%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Camp Verde Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Camp Verde Unified District (4470), which includes Camp Verde Elementary School.
$9,402
Per student
-28%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.2%
State 44.5%
Federal 19.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Camp Verde Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Verde High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Camp Verde Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camp Verde Accommodation School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Camp Verde Online | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Camp Verde Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2
- Students per teacher
- 1:1
- Resource Index
- 75/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~716 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Camp Verde Elementary School
How many students attend Camp Verde Elementary School?
Camp Verde Elementary School has 716 students enrolled. It is a public school in Camp Verde, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camp Verde Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Camp Verde Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 5% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Camp Verde Elementary School?
51.0% of students at Camp Verde Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Camp Verde Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Camp Verde Elementary School is White at 49.0% of enrollment, in Camp Verde, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Camp Verde Elementary School?
Camp Verde Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Camp Verde Elementary School rank among schools in Camp Verde?
By Resource Investment Index, Camp Verde Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Camp Verde, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Camp Verde on the city page.
Is Camp Verde Elementary School a good school?
Camp Verde Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Camp Verde Unified District (4470)?
Besides Camp Verde Elementary School, Camp Verde Unified District (4470) also operates Camp Verde High School (499 students), Camp Verde Middle School (347 students), and Camp Verde Accommodation School (51 students). See the Camp Verde Unified District (4470) district page for the complete list.
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