- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Many Farms, AZ
Many Farms Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Many Farms Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040194000140
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Many Farms Elementary School earns 34/100 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.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 239
- students enrolled
Many Farms Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Chinle Unified District (4158) · Arizona
NCES ID 040194000140 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Many Farms Elementary School shrank from 306 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 040194000140 · Many Farms, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
239 enr · 11.4:1 · 62.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Chinle High School (956 students)
Many Farms Elementary School shrank from 306 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Many Farms Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chinle High Sc
Chinle High School
956 students
- Chinle Element
Chinle Elementary School
489 students
- Chinle Junior 373
Chinle Junior High School
373 students
- Tsaile Element 313
Tsaile Elementary School
313 students
- Mesa View Elem 288
Mesa View Elementary
288 students
- This school 239
Many Farms Elementary School
239 students
What this shows Many Farms Elementary School reports 239 students on the CCD universe file.
How Many Farms Elementary School compares
Many Farms 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 33% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▲ 30% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 239 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
239
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 33% 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
81.2%
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
$19,007
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 100.0%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Many Farms Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Chinle Unified District (4158) reports $19,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Many Farms Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chinle Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chinle Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tsaile Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mesa View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Many Farms Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~239 students)
Frequently asked questions about Many Farms Elementary School
How many students attend Many Farms Elementary School?
Many Farms Elementary School has 239 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Many Farms, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 306 (2022-23) → 283 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Many Farms Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Many Farms Elementary School is 11.4:1, which is 33% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 27% 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 Many Farms Elementary School?
62.7% of students at Many Farms Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Many Farms Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Many Farms Elementary School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 100.0% of enrollment, in Many Farms, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Many Farms Elementary School?
Many Farms Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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).
What other schools are in Chinle Unified District (4158)?
Besides Many Farms Elementary School, Chinle Unified District (4158) also operates Chinle High School (956 students), Chinle Elementary School (489 students), and Chinle Junior High School (373 students). See the Chinle Unified District (4158) district page for the complete list.