Enrollment
178
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040355000290
Grand Canyon Elementary — Grand Canyon Village, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Grand Canyon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 29/100.
👥 Class size 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) · Arizona
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 17.7:1 Arizona avg
-40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.7%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grand Canyon Elementary compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Grand Canyon Elementary reports 178 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 40% below the Arizona state mean of 17.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 33% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 44.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 7% below the Arizona average and 14% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 356 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 50.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) spends $25,304 per pupil district-wide, above the Arizona average of $15,070 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 58.2% from local sources (property taxes), 27.2% from the state, and 14.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Grand Canyon Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 40% | 17.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.7% | ▼ 7% | 48.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 26% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
44.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 7% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
— 40% below state mean
Top 8% in Arizona — lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
50.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,304
per pupil, district-wide
— above Arizona avg of $15,070
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 356 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 178 Top 26% in Arizona — larger than 74% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 10.6:1 -40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 44.7% -7% vs state
NCES ID 040355000290
Student demographics
White 38.2%
Hispanic or Latino 33.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 25.3%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 38.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 356:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 50.0%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grand Canyon Unified District (4194), which includes Grand Canyon Elementary.
$25,304
Per student
+68%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 58.2%
State 27.2%
Federal 14.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Grand Canyon Elementary
How many students attend Grand Canyon Elementary?
Grand Canyon Elementary has 178 students enrolled. It is a other school in Grand Canyon Village, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Canyon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Canyon Elementary is 10.6:1, which is 40% lower than the Arizona average of 17.7:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grand Canyon Elementary?
44.7% of students at Grand Canyon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Canyon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Grand Canyon Elementary is White at 38.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Grand Canyon Village, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Canyon Elementary?
Grand Canyon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.