Enrollment
246
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fort Huachuca, AZ
General Myer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for General Myer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040315000247
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
General Myer Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Arizona schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Fort Huachuca · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 10.7%
- free-lunch eligible
General Myer Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, General Myer Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fort Huachuca, AZ.
School address
District: Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167) · Arizona
NCES ID 040315000247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.7%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How General Myer Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at General Myer Elementary School
General Myer Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Fort Huachuca, Arizona, enrolling 246 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.7% free-meal eligibility runs 78% below the Arizona average.
Enrollment of 246 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 28 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 246 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 58.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167) also operates Colonel Johnston Elementary School (270 students) and Colonel Smith Middle School (258 students) alongside General Myer 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 General Myer Elementary School compares
General Myer 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.7% | ▼ 78% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 26% in Arizona - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$13,464
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,145
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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
White 47.2%
Hispanic or Latino 28.9%
Two or More 11.4%
African American 8.1%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, General Myer Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167), which includes General Myer Elementary School.
$13,464
Per student
+2%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.4%
State 39.1%
Federal 58.5%
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 General Myer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonel Johnston Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonel Smith Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to General Myer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary 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 (~246 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about General Myer Elementary School
How many students attend General Myer Elementary School?
General Myer Elementary School has 246 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fort Huachuca, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at General Myer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at General Myer Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 19% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 13% 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 General Myer Elementary School?
10.7% of students at General Myer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of General Myer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at General Myer Elementary School is White at 47.2% of enrollment, in Fort Huachuca, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for General Myer Elementary School?
General Myer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does General Myer Elementary School rank among public schools in Fort Huachuca?
By Resource Investment Index, General Myer Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fort Huachuca, 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 Fort Huachuca on the city page.
Is General Myer Elementary School a good school?
General Myer Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Arizona schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools. 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 Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167)?
Besides General Myer Elementary School, Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167) also operates Colonel Johnston Elementary School (270 students) and Colonel Smith Middle School (258 students). See the Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167) district page for the complete list.
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