Enrollment
219
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Manuel, AZ
First Avenue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for First Avenue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040457000363
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
First Avenue Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in San Manuel · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 219
- students enrolled
First Avenue Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, First Avenue Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in San Manuel, AZ.
School address
District: Mammoth-San Manuel Unified District (4439) · Arizona
NCES ID 040457000363 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How First Avenue Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at First Avenue Elementary School
First Avenue Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in San Manuel, Arizona, enrolling 219 students.
At 16.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arizona median, within a few percentage points of the 17:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 219 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and White (27%) (diversity index 47/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 33.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 91 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 219 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Mammoth-San Manuel Unified District (4439) also operates San Manuel High School (162 students) and San Manuel Jr. High School (92 students) alongside First Avenue 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 First Avenue Elementary School compares
First Avenue 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 219 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
219
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Arizona - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.4%
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
$12,698
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
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
- 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
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.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, First Avenue Elementary School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mammoth-San Manuel Unified District (4439), which includes First Avenue Elementary School.
$12,698
Per student
-3%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How First Avenue Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Manuel High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Manuel Jr. High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to First Avenue Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 92
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~219 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
Next steps
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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 public 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 16.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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% of enrollment, 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 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does First Avenue Elementary School rank among public schools in San Manuel?
By Resource Investment Index, First Avenue Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in San Manuel, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in San Manuel on the city page.
Is First Avenue Elementary School a good school?
First Avenue Elementary School earns 34/100 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 Mammoth-San Manuel Unified District (4439)?
Besides First Avenue Elementary School, Mammoth-San Manuel Unified District (4439) also operates San Manuel High School (162 students) and San Manuel Jr. High School (92 students). See the Mammoth-San Manuel Unified District (4439) district page for the complete list.
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