- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ganado, AZ
Ganado Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Ganado Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040329000253
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ganado Intermediate School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Ganado · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 74.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ganado Intermediate School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ganado Intermediate School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ganado, AZ.
School address
District: Ganado Unified School District (4157) · Arizona
NCES ID 040329000253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Ganado Intermediate School shrank from 207 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 040329000253 · Ganado, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
194 enr · 11.4:1 · 74.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Ganado High School (390 students)
Ganado Intermediate School shrank from 207 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Ganado Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ganado High Sc
Ganado High School
390 students
- Ganado Middle
Ganado Middle School
234 students
- This school
Ganado Intermediate School
194 students
- Ganado Primary
Ganado Primary School
162 students
What this shows Ganado Intermediate School reports 194 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ganado Intermediate School compares
Ganado Intermediate 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 33% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.9% | ▲ 55% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 194 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
194
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 12% in Arizona - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,455
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.7, Ganado Intermediate School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Ganado Unified School District (4157) reports $15,455 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ganado Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ganado High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ganado Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ganado Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ganado Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~194 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ganado Intermediate School
How many students attend Ganado Intermediate School?
Ganado Intermediate School has 194 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ganado, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 207 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ganado Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ganado Intermediate School is 11.4:1, which is 33% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 27% lower 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 Ganado Intermediate School?
74.9% of students at Ganado Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ganado Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Ganado Intermediate School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 88.7% of enrollment, in Ganado, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ganado Intermediate School?
Ganado Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ganado Intermediate School rank among public schools in Ganado?
By Resource Investment Index, Ganado Intermediate School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ganado, 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 Ganado on the city page.
What other schools are in Ganado Unified School District (4157)?
Besides Ganado Intermediate School, Ganado Unified School District (4157) also operates Ganado High School (390 students), Ganado Middle School (234 students), and Ganado Primary School (162 students). See the Ganado Unified School District (4157) district page for the complete list.