- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Havasu City, AZ
Jamaica Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jamaica Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040428002182
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jamaica Elementary School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Arizona schools.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in Lake Havasu City · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 24.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jamaica Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jamaica Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Lake Havasu City, AZ.
School address
District: Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) · Arizona
NCES ID 040428002182 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Jamaica Elementary School held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 040428002182 · Lake Havasu City, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 21.2:1 · 24.9% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Havasu High School (1,523 students)
Jamaica Elementary School held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Jamaica Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Havasu Hi
Lake Havasu High School
1,523 students
- Thunderbolt Mi
Thunderbolt Middle School
734 students
- Starline Eleme
Starline Elementary School
629 students
- Smoketree Elem 543
Smoketree Elementary School
543 students
- This school 424
Jamaica Elementary School
424 students
- Oro Grande Cla 367
Oro Grande Classical Academy
367 students
What this shows Jamaica Elementary School reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jamaica Elementary School compares
Jamaica Elementary 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 25% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.9% | ▼ 48% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 82% in Arizona - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.1%
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
$8,884
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Jamaica Elementary School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) reports $8,884 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jamaica Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Havasu High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thunderbolt Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Starline Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smoketree Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oro Grande Classical Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jamaica Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Lake Havasu City
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Starline Elementary School
Standard public school
629 students 21:1 students per teacher
Oro Grande Classical Academy
Standard public school
367 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Nautilus Elementary School
Standard public school
345 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Havasupai Elementary School
Standard public school
324 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Telesis Preparatory
Standard public school
258 students
Havasu Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
145 students
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 (~424 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jamaica Elementary School
How many students attend Jamaica Elementary School?
Jamaica Elementary School has 424 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Havasu City, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jamaica Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jamaica Elementary School is 21.2:1, which is 25% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jamaica Elementary School?
24.9% of students at Jamaica Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jamaica Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jamaica Elementary School is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Lake Havasu City, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jamaica Elementary School?
Jamaica Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jamaica Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lake Havasu City?
By Resource Investment Index, Jamaica Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Lake Havasu City, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lake Havasu City on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Havasu Unified District (4368)?
Besides Jamaica Elementary School, Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) also operates Lake Havasu High School (1,523 students), Thunderbolt Middle School (734 students), and Starline Elementary School (629 students). See the Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) district page for the complete list.