Enrollment
503
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Payson, AZ
Julia Randall Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Julia Randall 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 040607001088
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Julia Randall Elementary School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Payson · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Julia Randall Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Julia Randall Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Payson, AZ.
School address
District: Payson Unified District (4209) · Arizona
NCES ID 040607001088 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Julia Randall Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Julia Randall Elementary School
Julia Randall Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Payson, Arizona, enrolling 503 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.0% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 503 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 334 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #284, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 503 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Payson Unified District (4209) spends $10,239 per pupil, 22% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Payson's elementary schools, it stands alongside Payson Elementary School (430 students): Julia Randall Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.4:1 vs 13.4:1).
Payson Unified District (4209) also operates Payson High School (733 students) and Rim Country Middle School (478 students) alongside Julia Randall Elementary School.
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 Julia Randall Elementary School compares
Julia Randall Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▲ 1% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Arizona - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.9%
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
$10,239
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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 503 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 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
White 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino 30.8%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Julia Randall Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Payson Unified District (4209), which includes Julia Randall Elementary School.
$10,239
Per student
-22%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.2%
State 33.2%
Federal 15.7%
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 Julia Randall Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rim Country Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Payson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Julia Randall Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Payson
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~503 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Julia Randall Elementary School
How many students attend Julia Randall Elementary School?
Julia Randall Elementary School has 503 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Payson, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Julia Randall Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Julia Randall Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 15% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 8% 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 Julia Randall Elementary School?
49.0% of students at Julia Randall Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Julia Randall Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Julia Randall Elementary School is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Payson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Julia Randall Elementary School?
Julia Randall Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Julia Randall Elementary School rank among public schools in Payson?
By Resource Investment Index, Julia Randall Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Payson, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Payson on the city page.
Is Julia Randall Elementary School a good school?
Julia Randall Elementary School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. 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 Payson Unified District (4209)?
Besides Julia Randall Elementary School, Payson Unified District (4209) also operates Payson High School (733 students), Rim Country Middle School (478 students), and Payson Elementary School (430 students). See the Payson Unified District (4209) district page for the complete list.
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