- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mayer, AZ
Mayer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mayer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040482000374
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mayer Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 75.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 380
- students enrolled
Mayer Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mayer Unified School District (4473) · Arizona
NCES ID 040482000374 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Mayer Elementary School shrank from 373 students in 2022-23 to 349 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 040482000374 · Mayer, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 14.6:1 · 75.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Mayer High School (165 students)
Mayer Elementary School shrank from 373 students in 2022-23 to 349 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Mayer Elementary School compares
Mayer 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.9% | ▲ 57% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in Arizona - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.1%
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
$13,049
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
13
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Mayer Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Mayer Unified School District (4473) reports $13,049 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mayer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayer High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mayer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~380 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mayer Elementary School
How many students attend Mayer Elementary School?
Mayer Elementary School has 380 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mayer, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 349 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mayer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mayer Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 7% 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 Mayer Elementary School?
75.9% of students at Mayer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mayer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mayer Elementary School is White at 62.6% of enrollment, in Mayer, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mayer Elementary School?
Mayer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Mayer Unified School District (4473)?
Besides Mayer Elementary School, Mayer Unified School District (4473) also operates Mayer High School (165 students). See the Mayer Unified School District (4473) district page for the complete list.