Enrollment
777
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morenci, AZ
Metcalf Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Metcalf Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040532000438
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Metcalf Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Arizona schools.
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 777
- students enrolled
Metcalf Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Morenci Unified District (4230) · Arizona
NCES ID 040532000438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Metcalf Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Metcalf Elementary School
Metcalf Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Morenci, Arizona, enrolling 777 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 777 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 250 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #175.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and White (26%) (diversity index 49/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Morenci Unified District (4230) also operates Fairbanks Middle School (398 students) and Morenci High School (361 students) alongside Metcalf Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Metcalf Elementary School compares
Metcalf Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 44% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 777 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
777
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 72% in Arizona - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$11,255
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.8%
White 25.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.0%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Metcalf Elementary School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Morenci Unified District (4230), which includes Metcalf Elementary School.
$11,255
Per student
-14%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 82.4%
State 6.6%
Federal 11.0%
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.
How Metcalf Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morenci High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Metcalf Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~777 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Metcalf Elementary School
How many students attend Metcalf Elementary School?
Metcalf Elementary School has 777 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morenci, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metcalf Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Metcalf Elementary School is 19.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Metcalf Elementary School?
26.9% of students at Metcalf Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Metcalf Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Metcalf Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.8% of enrollment, in Morenci, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Metcalf Elementary School?
Metcalf Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Metcalf Elementary School a good school?
Metcalf Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Arizona schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Morenci Unified District (4230)?
Besides Metcalf Elementary School, Morenci Unified District (4230) also operates Fairbanks Middle School (398 students) and Morenci High School (361 students). See the Morenci Unified District (4230) district page for the complete list.
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