- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Florence, AZ
Florence K-8
Federal NCES profile for Florence K-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040292000227
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florence K-8 earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Arizona schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Florence K-8 has class sizes larger than 79% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florence K-8 ranks #6 of 6 schools in Florence, AZ.
School address
District: Florence Unified School District (4437) · Arizona
NCES ID 040292000227 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Florence K-8 held near 758 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.3 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 040292000227 · Florence, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
805 enr · 20.6:1 · 47.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Poston Butte High School (1,310 students)
Florence K-8 held near 758 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.3 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Florence K-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Poston Butte H
Poston Butte High School
1,310 students
- Florence High
Florence High School
857 students
- This school
Florence K-8
805 students
- San Tan Foothi
San Tan Foothills High School
793 students
- Circle Cross K
Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy
728 students
- Anthem Element
Anthem Elementary School
722 students
What this shows Florence K-8 reports 805 students on the CCD universe file.
How Florence K-8 compares
Florence K-8 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 21% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▼ 3% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 805 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
805
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 79% in Arizona - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
44.8%
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
$10,483
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
39
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.2%
White 39.8%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Florence K-8 is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Florence Unified School District (4437) reports $10,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Florence K-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poston Butte High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Florence High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Tan Foothills High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anthem Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florence K-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Florence
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
American Leadership Academy Anthem K-6
Standard public school
1,079 students
Anthem Elementary School
Standard public school
722 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Magma Ranch K8 School
Standard public school
507 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Mountain Vista Academy
Alternative education program
163 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Florence Virtual Academy
Standard public school
155 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~805 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Florence K-8
How many students attend Florence K-8?
Florence K-8 has 805 students enrolled. It is a public school in Florence, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 771 (2022-23) → 758 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence K-8 is 20.6:1, which is 21% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Florence K-8?
47.0% of students at Florence K-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florence K-8?
The largest demographic group at Florence K-8 is Hispanic or Latino at 49.2% of enrollment, in Florence, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florence K-8?
Florence K-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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).
How does Florence K-8 rank among schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Florence K-8 ranks #6 of 6 schools in Florence, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Florence on the city page.
What other schools are in Florence Unified School District (4437)?
Besides Florence K-8, Florence Unified School District (4437) also operates Poston Butte High School (1,310 students), Florence High School (857 students), and San Tan Foothills High School (793 students). See the Florence Unified School District (4437) district page for the complete list.