- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flagstaff, AZ
John Q Thomas Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for John Q Thomas Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040286000225
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Q Thomas Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Arizona schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #7 of 14
- schools in Flagstaff · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 60.8%
- free-lunch eligible
John Q Thomas Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Q Thomas Elementary School ranks #7 of 14 schools in Flagstaff, AZ.
School address
District: Flagstaff Unified District (4192) · Arizona
NCES ID 040286000225 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
John Q Thomas Elementary School held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 040286000225 · Flagstaff, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 12.7:1 · 60.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Flagstaff High School (1,631 students)
John Q Thomas Elementary School held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
John Q Thomas Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Flagstaff High
Flagstaff High School
1,631 students
- Coconino High
Coconino High School
1,444 students
- Sinagua Middle
Sinagua Middle School
1,013 students
- Mount Elden Mi
Mount Elden Middle School
678 students
- Manuel Demigue 561
Manuel Demiguel Elementary School
561 students
- This school 356
John Q Thomas Elementary School
356 students
What this shows John Q Thomas Elementary School reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Q Thomas Elementary School compares
John Q Thomas 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 25% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.8% | ▲ 26% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 19% in Arizona - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
64.3%
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
$11,945
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 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 23.3%
White 22.8%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, John Q Thomas Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Flagstaff Unified District (4192) reports $11,945 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Q Thomas Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coconino High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sinagua Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Elden Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manuel Demiguel Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Q Thomas Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Flagstaff
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~356 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Q Thomas Elementary School
How many students attend John Q Thomas Elementary School?
John Q Thomas Elementary School has 356 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flagstaff, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Q Thomas Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Q Thomas Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 25% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 19% 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 John Q Thomas Elementary School?
60.8% of students at John Q Thomas Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Q Thomas Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at John Q Thomas Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment, in Flagstaff, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Q Thomas Elementary School?
John Q Thomas Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 John Q Thomas Elementary School rank among schools in Flagstaff?
By Resource Investment Index, John Q Thomas Elementary School ranks #7 of 14 schools in Flagstaff, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Flagstaff on the city page.
What other schools are in Flagstaff Unified District (4192)?
Besides John Q Thomas Elementary School, Flagstaff Unified District (4192) also operates Flagstaff High School (1,631 students), Coconino High School (1,444 students), and Sinagua Middle School (1,013 students). See the Flagstaff Unified District (4192) district page for the complete list.