Enrollment
328
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Indian Wells Elementary compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Indian Wells Elementary
Indian Wells Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Indian Wells, Arizona, enrolling 328 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 82.8% of students qualify for free meals, 71% above the Arizona average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 328 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 192 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #141, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly American Indian / Alaska Native (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 18/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.8% 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 Hulet Elementary School (341 students) alongside Indian Wells Elementary.
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 Indian Wells Elementary compares
Indian Wells Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Holbrook Unified District (4389), which includes Indian Wells Elementary.
$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 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
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~328 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Indian Wells Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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