Enrollment
341
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Holbrook, AZ
Hulet Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hulet Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040382000300
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hulet Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Holbrook · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 64.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hulet Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hulet Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Holbrook, AZ.
School address
District: Holbrook Unified District (4389) · Arizona
NCES ID 040382000300 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hulet Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hulet Elementary School
Hulet Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Holbrook, Arizona, enrolling 341 students.
At 15.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arizona median, within a few percentage points of the 17:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 341 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 249 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #182, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (36%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 341 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 34.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Holbrook Unified District (4389) also operates Holbrook High School (660 students) and Indian Wells Elementary (328 students) alongside Hulet 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 Hulet Elementary School compares
Hulet 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▲ 34% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in Arizona - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.6%
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
$13,821
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 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 35.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 31.1%
White 25.5%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Hulet Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Holbrook Unified District (4389), which includes Hulet Elementary School.
$13,821
Per student
+5%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.9%
State 47.7%
Federal 34.4%
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 Hulet Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Wells Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holbrook Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hulet Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~341 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hulet Elementary School
How many students attend Hulet Elementary School?
Hulet Elementary School has 341 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Holbrook, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hulet Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hulet Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 1% 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 Hulet Elementary School?
64.9% of students at Hulet Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hulet Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hulet Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 35.8% of enrollment, in Holbrook, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hulet Elementary School?
Hulet Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Hulet Elementary School rank among public schools in Holbrook?
By Resource Investment Index, Hulet Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Holbrook, 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 Holbrook on the city page.
Is Hulet Elementary School a good school?
Hulet Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. 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 Holbrook Unified District (4389)?
Besides Hulet Elementary School, Holbrook Unified District (4389) also operates Holbrook High School (660 students), Indian Wells Elementary (328 students), and Holbrook Junior High School (316 students). See the Holbrook Unified District (4389) district page for the complete list.
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