- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Apache Junction, AZ
Four Peaks Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Four Peaks Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040079000041
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Four Peaks Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Apache Junction · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 63.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Four Peaks Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Four Peaks Elementary School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Apache Junction, AZ.
School address
District: Apache Junction Unified District (4443) · Arizona
NCES ID 040079000041 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
Four Peaks Elementary School shrank from 498 students in 2022-23 to 437 in 2023-24 (-12.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-61 students YoY 040079000041 · Apache Junction, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 16:1 · 63.9% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Apache Junction High School (796 students)
Four Peaks Elementary School shrank from 498 students in 2022-23 to 437 in 2023-24 (-12.2%). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Four Peaks Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apache Junctio
Apache Junction High School
796 students
- Cactus Canyon
Cactus Canyon Junior High
527 students
- Desert Vista E
Desert Vista Elementary School
435 students
- This school
Four Peaks Elementary School
400 students
- Peralta Trail 282
Peralta Trail Elementary School
282 students
What this shows Four Peaks Elementary School reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Four Peaks Elementary School compares
Four Peaks 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 6% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.9% | ▲ 32% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Arizona - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
75.0%
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
$11,498
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
21
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.8%
White 41.5%
Two or More 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Four Peaks Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Apache Junction Unified District (4443) reports $11,498 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Four Peaks Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Junction High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cactus Canyon Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Vista Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peralta Trail Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Four Peaks Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Similar other schools in Apache Junction
1 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 (~400 students)
Frequently asked questions about Four Peaks Elementary School
How many students attend Four Peaks Elementary School?
Four Peaks Elementary School has 400 students enrolled. It is a public school in Apache Junction, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), down 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Four Peaks Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Four Peaks Elementary School is 16:1, which is 6% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Four Peaks Elementary School?
63.9% of students at Four Peaks Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Four Peaks Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Four Peaks Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.8% of enrollment, in Apache Junction, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Four Peaks Elementary School?
Four Peaks Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Four Peaks Elementary School rank among public schools in Apache Junction?
By Resource Investment Index, Four Peaks Elementary School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Apache Junction, 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 Apache Junction on the city page.
What other schools are in Apache Junction Unified District (4443)?
Besides Four Peaks Elementary School, Apache Junction Unified District (4443) also operates Apache Junction High School (796 students), Cactus Canyon Junior High (527 students), and Desert Vista Elementary School (435 students). See the Apache Junction Unified District (4443) district page for the complete list.