Enrollment
219
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040457000363
First Avenue Elementary School — San Manuel, AZ
Federal NCES profile for First Avenue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Mammoth-San Manuel Unified District (4439) · Arizona
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 17.7:1 Arizona avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How First Avenue Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
First Avenue Elementary School reports 219 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 13.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% above the Arizona state mean of 17.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 12% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 43.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Mammoth-San Manuel Unified District (4439) spends $14,392 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 20.0% from local sources (property taxes), 47.0% from the state, and 33.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How First Avenue Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 219 | top 30% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
— 1% above state mean
Top 54% in Arizona — lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,392
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 219 Top 30% in Arizona — larger than 70% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Students per teacher 17.8:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040457000363
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.1%
White 27.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 43.4%
In-school suspensions 15
Out-of-school suspensions 76
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mammoth-San Manuel Unified District (4439), which includes First Avenue Elementary School.
$14,392
Per student
-4%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 20.0%
State 47.0%
Federal 33.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Enrollment
- 92
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about First Avenue Elementary School
How many students attend First Avenue Elementary School?
First Avenue Elementary School has 219 students enrolled. It is a other school in SAN MANUEL, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at First Avenue Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Arizona average of 17.7:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of First Avenue Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at First Avenue Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in SAN MANUEL, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for First Avenue Elementary School?
First Avenue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.