- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indian Wells, AZ
Indian Wells Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Indian Wells Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040382002239
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Wells Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 328
- students enrolled
Indian Wells Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Holbrook Unified District (4389) · Arizona
NCES ID 040382002239 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Indian Wells Elementary held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 040382002239 · Indian Wells, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 14.3:1 · 82.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Holbrook High School (660 students)
Indian Wells Elementary held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Indian Wells Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Holbrook High
Holbrook High School
660 students
- Hulet Elementa
Hulet Elementary School
341 students
- This school
Indian Wells Elementary
328 students
- Holbrook Junio
Holbrook Junior High School
316 students
- Park Elementar 161
Park Elementary School
161 students
What this shows Indian Wells Elementary reports 328 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian Wells Elementary compares
Indian Wells Elementary 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 71% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 30% in Arizona - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.8%
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
$14,237
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 90.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 4.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.2, Indian Wells Elementary is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Holbrook Unified District (4389) reports $14,237 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Indian Wells Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hulet Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holbrook Junior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Wells Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide other 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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about Indian Wells Elementary
How many students attend Indian Wells Elementary?
Indian Wells Elementary has 328 students enrolled. It is a public school in Indian Wells, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Wells Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Wells Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 9% 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 Indian Wells Elementary?
82.8% of students at Indian Wells Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Wells Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Indian Wells Elementary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 90.2% of enrollment, in Indian Wells, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Wells Elementary?
Indian Wells Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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).
What other schools are in Holbrook Unified District (4389)?
Besides Indian Wells Elementary, Holbrook Unified District (4389) also operates Holbrook High School (660 students), Hulet Elementary School (341 students), and Holbrook Junior High School (316 students). See the Holbrook Unified District (4389) district page for the complete list.