- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flagstaff, AZ
Lura Kinsey Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lura Kinsey Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040286000218
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lura Kinsey Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Arizona schools.
- #4 of 14
- schools in Flagstaff · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 58.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lura Kinsey Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lura Kinsey Elementary School ranks #4 of 14 schools in Flagstaff, AZ.
School address
District: Flagstaff Unified District (4192) · Arizona
NCES ID 040286000218 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Lura Kinsey Elementary School shrank from 362 students in 2022-23 to 343 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 040286000218 · Flagstaff, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
312 enr · 10.8:1 · 58.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Flagstaff High School (1,631 students)
Lura Kinsey Elementary School shrank from 362 students in 2022-23 to 343 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Lura Kinsey Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Flagstaff High
Flagstaff High School
1,631 students
- Coconino High
Coconino High School
1,444 students
- Sinagua Middle
Sinagua Middle School
1,013 students
- Mount Elden Mi
Mount Elden Middle School
678 students
- Manuel Demigue 561
Manuel Demiguel Elementary School
561 students
- This school 312
Lura Kinsey Elementary School
312 students
What this shows Lura Kinsey Elementary School reports 312 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lura Kinsey Elementary School compares
Lura Kinsey Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 36% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.8% | ▲ 22% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 10% in Arizona - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
69.6%
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
$11,945
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 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
American Indian / Alaska Native 51.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
White 17.3%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Lura Kinsey Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Flagstaff Unified District (4192) reports $11,945 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lura Kinsey Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coconino High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sinagua Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Elden Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manuel Demiguel Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lura Kinsey Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Flagstaff
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 (~312 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lura Kinsey Elementary School
How many students attend Lura Kinsey Elementary School?
Lura Kinsey Elementary School has 312 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flagstaff, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lura Kinsey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lura Kinsey Elementary School is 10.8:1, which is 36% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 31% 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 Lura Kinsey Elementary School?
58.8% of students at Lura Kinsey Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lura Kinsey Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lura Kinsey Elementary School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 51.9% of enrollment, in Flagstaff, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lura Kinsey Elementary School?
Lura Kinsey Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Lura Kinsey Elementary School rank among schools in Flagstaff?
By Resource Investment Index, Lura Kinsey Elementary School ranks #4 of 14 schools in Flagstaff, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Flagstaff on the city page.
What other schools are in Flagstaff Unified District (4192)?
Besides Lura Kinsey Elementary School, Flagstaff Unified District (4192) also operates Flagstaff High School (1,631 students), Coconino High School (1,444 students), and Sinagua Middle School (1,013 students). See the Flagstaff Unified District (4192) district page for the complete list.