- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Julia Randall Elementary School held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.7 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 040607001088 · Payson, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
503 enr · 14.4:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Payson High School (733 students)
Julia Randall Elementary School held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.7 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Julia Randall Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Payson High Sc
Payson High School
733 students
- This school
Julia Randall Elementary School
503 students
- Rim Country Mi
Rim Country Middle School
478 students
- Payson Element
Payson Elementary School
430 students
What this shows Julia Randall Elementary School reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Julia Randall Elementary School compares
Julia Randall 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,456
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 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.
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
District finance for Payson Unified District (4209) reports $11,456 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~503 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 576 (2022-23) → 571 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.