- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Snowflake, AZ
Highland Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040782000692
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Primary School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Arizona schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Snowflake · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Primary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Primary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Snowflake, AZ.
School address
District: Snowflake Unified District (4391) · Arizona
NCES ID 040782000692 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Highland Primary School held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 040782000692 · Snowflake, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
503 enr · 24:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Snowflake High School (949 students)
Highland Primary School held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Highland Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Snowflake High
Snowflake High School
949 students
- This school
Highland Primary School
503 students
- Snowflake Juni
Snowflake Junior High School
434 students
- Snowflake Inte
Snowflake Intermediate School
423 students
- Taylor Element 269
Taylor Elementary School
269 students
- Taylor Interme 234
Taylor Intermediate School
234 students
What this shows Highland Primary School reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Primary School compares
Highland Primary School 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 41% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 28% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 92% in Arizona - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.4%
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
$7,717
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
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
White 77.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.7, Highland Primary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Snowflake Unified District (4391) reports $7,717 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snowflake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Snowflake Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Snowflake Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylor Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in Snowflake
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~503 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Primary School
How many students attend Highland Primary School?
Highland Primary School has 503 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Snowflake, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 525 (2022-23) → 500 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Primary School is 24:1, which is 41% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Primary School?
34.9% of students at Highland Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Highland Primary School is White at 77.9% of enrollment, in Snowflake, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Primary School?
Highland Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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 Highland Primary School rank among public schools in Snowflake?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Primary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Snowflake, 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 Snowflake on the city page.
What other schools are in Snowflake Unified District (4391)?
Besides Highland Primary School, Snowflake Unified District (4391) also operates Snowflake High School (949 students), Snowflake Junior High School (434 students), and Snowflake Intermediate School (423 students). See the Snowflake Unified District (4391) district page for the complete list.