- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kayenta, AZ
Kayenta Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kayenta Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040406001160
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kayenta Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Kayenta · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 80.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kayenta Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kayenta Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Kayenta, AZ.
School address
District: Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) · Arizona
NCES ID 040406001160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Kayenta Elementary School grew from 408 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (+12.3%).
Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 040406001160 · Kayenta, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 11.2:1 · 80.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Monument Valley High School (618 students)
Kayenta Elementary School grew from 408 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (+12.3%). Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Kayenta Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monument Valle
Monument Valley High School
618 students
- Kayenta Middle
Kayenta Middle School
447 students
- This school
Kayenta Elementary School
426 students
- K.U.S.D.#27 - 53
K.U.S.D.#27 - a B C Preschool
53 students
What this shows Kayenta Elementary School reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kayenta Elementary School compares
Kayenta Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 34% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.9% | ▲ 67% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 12% in Arizona - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
85.4%
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
$22,283
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 95.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Two or More 1.2%
White 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.2, Kayenta Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) reports $22,283 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kayenta Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monument Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kayenta Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| K.U.S.D.#27 - a B C Preschool | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Kayenta Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 53
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar other schools in Kayenta
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 (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kayenta Elementary School
How many students attend Kayenta Elementary School?
Kayenta Elementary School has 426 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kayenta, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kayenta Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kayenta Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 34% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 29% 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 Kayenta Elementary School?
80.9% of students at Kayenta Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kayenta Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kayenta Elementary School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 95.8% of enrollment, in Kayenta, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kayenta Elementary School?
Kayenta Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Kayenta Elementary School rank among public schools in Kayenta?
By Resource Investment Index, Kayenta Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Kayenta, 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 Kayenta on the city page.
What other schools are in Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)?
Besides Kayenta Elementary School, Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) also operates Monument Valley High School (618 students), Kayenta Middle School (447 students), and K.U.S.D.#27 - a B C Preschool (53 students). See the Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) district page for the complete list.