- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pirtleville, AZ
Faras Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Faras Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040253000191
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Faras Elementary School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 83.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 129
- students enrolled
Faras Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Douglas Unified District (4174) · Arizona
NCES ID 040253000191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Faras Elementary School shrank from 141 students in 2022-23 to 133 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 040253000191 · Pirtleville, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
129 enr · 21.5:1 · 83.7% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Douglas High School (1,288 students)
Faras Elementary School shrank from 141 students in 2022-23 to 133 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Faras Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Douglas High S
Douglas High School
1,288 students
- Joe Carlson El 410
Joe Carlson Elementary School
410 students
- Stevenson Elem 392
Stevenson Elementary School
392 students
- Paul H Huber J 381
Paul H Huber Jr High School
381 students
- Ray Borane Mid 361
Ray Borane Middle School
361 students
- This school 129
Faras Elementary School
129 students
What this shows Faras Elementary School reports 129 students on the CCD universe file.
How Faras Elementary School compares
Faras 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 26% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.7% | ▲ 73% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 129 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
129
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 84% in Arizona - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
65.1%
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
$11,157
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
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.3%
White 2.3%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, Faras Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Douglas Unified District (4174) reports $11,157 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Faras Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joe Carlson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stevenson Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul H Huber Jr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ray Borane Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Faras Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~129 students)
Frequently asked questions about Faras Elementary School
How many students attend Faras Elementary School?
Faras Elementary School has 129 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pirtleville, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 141 (2022-23) → 133 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Faras Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Faras Elementary School is 21.5:1, which is 26% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Faras Elementary School?
83.7% of students at Faras Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Faras Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Faras Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 95.3% of enrollment, in Pirtleville, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Faras Elementary School?
Faras Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Douglas Unified District (4174)?
Besides Faras Elementary School, Douglas Unified District (4174) also operates Douglas High School (1,288 students), Joe Carlson Elementary School (410 students), and Stevenson Elementary School (392 students). See the Douglas Unified District (4174) district page for the complete list.