- Enrollment
- 994
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kingman, AZ
La Senita Elementary
Federal NCES profile for La Senita Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040029500327
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Senita Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Arizona schools.
- #2 of 16
- public schools in Kingman · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.1:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 54.6%
- free-lunch eligible
La Senita Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Senita Elementary ranks #2 of 16 public schools in Kingman, AZ.
School address
District: Kingman Unified School District (79598) · Arizona
NCES ID 040029500327 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
La Senita Elementary held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 040029500327 · Kingman, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 23.1:1 · 54.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Lee Williams High School (994 students)
La Senita Elementary held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
La Senita Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lee Williams H
Lee Williams High School
994 students
- Kingman High S
Kingman High School
875 students
- Hualapai Eleme
Hualapai Elementary
781 students
- Manzanita Elem
Manzanita Elementary
759 students
- Cerbat Element
Cerbat Elementary
677 students
- This school 277
La Senita Elementary
277 students
What this shows La Senita Elementary reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Senita Elementary compares
La Senita Elementary 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 36% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.6% | ▲ 13% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 90% in Arizona - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,690
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.8%
Hispanic or Latino 34.7%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, La Senita Elementary is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Kingman Unified School District (79598) reports $9,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Senita Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Williams High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kingman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hualapai Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manzanita Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cerbat Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Senita Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~277 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Senita Elementary
How many students attend La Senita Elementary?
La Senita Elementary has 277 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kingman, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 207 (2022-23) → 199 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Senita Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at La Senita Elementary is 23.1:1, which is 36% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Senita Elementary?
54.6% of students at La Senita Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Senita Elementary?
The largest demographic group at La Senita Elementary is White at 58.8% of enrollment, in Kingman, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Senita Elementary?
La Senita Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does La Senita Elementary rank among public schools in Kingman?
By Resource Investment Index, La Senita Elementary ranks #2 of 16 public schools in Kingman, 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 Kingman on the city page.
What other schools are in Kingman Unified School District (79598)?
Besides La Senita Elementary, Kingman Unified School District (79598) also operates Lee Williams High School (994 students), Kingman High School (875 students), and Hualapai Elementary (781 students). See the Kingman Unified School District (79598) district page for the complete list.