- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Douglas, AZ
Joe Carlson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Joe Carlson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040253000190
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joe Carlson Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Douglas · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 79.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Joe Carlson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joe Carlson Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Douglas, AZ.
School address
District: Douglas Unified District (4174) · Arizona
NCES ID 040253000190 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Joe Carlson Elementary School held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 040253000190 · Douglas, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 20.5:1 · 79.0% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Douglas High School (1,288 students)
Joe Carlson Elementary School held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Joe Carlson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Douglas High S
Douglas High School
1,288 students
- This school 410
Joe Carlson Elementary School
410 students
- Stevenson Elem 392
Stevenson Elementary School
392 students
- Paul H Huber J 381
Paul H Huber Jr High School
381 students
- Ray Borane Mid 361
Ray Borane Middle School
361 students
- Clawson School 344
Clawson School
344 students
What this shows Joe Carlson Elementary School reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joe Carlson Elementary School compares
Joe Carlson 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.0% | ▲ 64% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 78% in Arizona - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
62.9%
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
$11,157
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.0%
White 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.9, Joe Carlson Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Douglas Unified District (4174) reports $11,157 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joe Carlson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stevenson Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul H Huber Jr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ray Borane Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clawson School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joe Carlson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~410 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joe Carlson Elementary School
How many students attend Joe Carlson Elementary School?
Joe Carlson Elementary School has 410 students enrolled. It is a public school in Douglas, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joe Carlson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joe Carlson Elementary School is 20.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joe Carlson Elementary School?
79.0% of students at Joe Carlson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joe Carlson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Joe Carlson Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 98.0% of enrollment, in Douglas, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joe Carlson Elementary School?
Joe Carlson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Joe Carlson Elementary School rank among schools in Douglas?
By Resource Investment Index, Joe Carlson Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Douglas, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Douglas on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas Unified District (4174)?
Besides Joe Carlson Elementary School, Douglas Unified District (4174) also operates Douglas High School (1,288 students), Stevenson Elementary School (392 students), and Paul H Huber Jr High School (381 students). See the Douglas Unified District (4174) district page for the complete list.