Enrollment
213
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040373000295
Leonor Hambly K-8 — Winkelman, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Leonor Hambly K-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 29/100.
👥 Class size 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hayden-Winkelman Unified District (4212) · Arizona
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 17.7:1 Arizona avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leonor Hambly K-8 compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Leonor Hambly K-8 reports 213 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 14% above the Arizona state mean of 17.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 72.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 51% above the Arizona average and 41% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 24.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hayden-Winkelman Unified District (4212) spends $20,505 per pupil district-wide, above the Arizona average of $15,070 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 51.1% from local sources (property taxes), 32.5% from the state, and 16.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Leonor Hambly K-8 compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.9% | ▲ 51% | 48.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 30% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
72.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 51% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
— 14% above state mean
Top 73% in Arizona — lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
24.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,505
per pupil, district-wide
— above Arizona avg of $15,070
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 213 Top 30% in Arizona — larger than 70% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 20.1:1 +14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 72.9% +51% vs state
NCES ID 040373000295
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.4%
White 17.8%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hayden-Winkelman Unified District (4212), which includes Leonor Hambly K-8.
$20,505
Per student
+36%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 51.1%
State 32.5%
Federal 16.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 93
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Leonor Hambly K-8
How many students attend Leonor Hambly K-8?
Leonor Hambly K-8 has 213 students enrolled. It is a other school in Winkelman, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leonor Hambly K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Leonor Hambly K-8 is 20.1:1, which is 14% higher than the Arizona average of 17.7:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leonor Hambly K-8?
72.9% of students at Leonor Hambly K-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leonor Hambly K-8?
The largest demographic group at Leonor Hambly K-8 is Hispanic or Latino at 78.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Winkelman, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leonor Hambly K-8?
Leonor Hambly K-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.