- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colorado City, AZ
El Capitan Public School
Federal NCES profile for El Capitan Public School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040002101276
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Capitan Public School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Colorado City · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 58.8%
- free-lunch eligible
El Capitan Public School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Capitan Public School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Colorado City, AZ.
School address
District: Colorado City Unified District (4370) · Arizona
NCES ID 040002101276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
El Capitan Public School shrank from 243 students in 2022-23 to 200 in 2023-24 (-17.7%).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 13.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 040002101276 · Colorado City, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
206 enr · 17.2:1 · 58.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Cottonwood Elementary (338 students)
El Capitan Public School shrank from 243 students in 2022-23 to 200 in 2023-24 (-17.7%). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 13.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How El Capitan Public School compares
El Capitan Public 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.8% | ▲ 22% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 206 | top 71% | - | - |
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.
206
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.8%
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
51.0%
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
$15,240
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.1, El Capitan Public School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Colorado City Unified District (4370) reports $15,240 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How El Capitan Public School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Capitan Public School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Colorado City
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~206 students)
Frequently asked questions about El Capitan Public School
How many students attend El Capitan Public School?
El Capitan Public School has 206 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colorado City, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 243 (2022-23) → 200 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Capitan Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at El Capitan Public 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 El Capitan Public School?
58.8% of students at El Capitan Public School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Capitan Public School?
The largest demographic group at El Capitan Public School is White at 93.7% of enrollment, in Colorado City, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Capitan Public School?
El Capitan Public School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 El Capitan Public School rank among schools in Colorado City?
By Resource Investment Index, El Capitan Public School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Colorado City, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Colorado City Unified District (4370)?
Besides El Capitan Public School, Colorado City Unified District (4370) also operates Cottonwood Elementary (338 students). See the Colorado City Unified District (4370) district page for the complete list.